Northumberland Pan Haggerty – Vegetarian Cheese and Potato Bake

May 06, 2023May 6, 20230 3

A delicious and hearty vegetarian cheese and potato bake from Northumberland.

Northumberland Pan Haggerty – Vegetarian Cheese and Potato Bake

by The Chefin Vegetarian

Prep

20 min

Cook

60 min

Ready In

80 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	3 -4 large potatoes , peeled and sliced thinly
	butter
	salt and black pepper
	2 medium onions , peeled and sliced
	4 -6 4 -6 ounces lancashire cheese or 4 -6 ounces cheshire cheese

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

400

Sugar

Fat

20g

Northumberland Pan Haggerty is a classic dish from the North East of England. It is a hearty and comforting cheese and potato bake that is perfect for cold winter evenings. The dish is thought to have originated in the mining communities of Northumberland where it was a popular way to feed large families on a budget. The key to a good Pan Haggerty is to thinly slice the potatoes and onions to ensure that they cook evenly and to layer the ingredients carefully. This dish is a great way to use up leftover cheese and can be adapted to suit your tastes. You can add different varieties of cheese, garlic, herbs, or even mushrooms to create your own version of this classic recipe.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 180C.
2.	Grease a large baking dish with butter.
3.	Layer half of the sliced potatoes into the bottom of the dish.
4.	Add a layer of sliced onions and season with salt and pepper.
5.	Add a layer of sliced cheese on top.
6.	Repeat the layers, finishing with a layer of cheese on top.
7.	Dot with butter and season again with salt and pepper.
8.	Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
9.	Remove the foil and cook for a further 30 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
10.	Serve hot and enjoy!

PROS

Hearty and filling.
Can be made ahead and reheated.
Suitable for vegetarians.

CONS

High in calories and fat.
Takes a while to cook in the oven.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Potatoes are a good source of complex carbohydrates, dietary fiber, vitamin C, potassium, and vitamin B6. Onions are high in antioxidants and have anti-inflammatory properties. Cheese is a good source of calcium and protein.