Crispy Cheese and Bacon Potatoes

• 250g bacon
• 3 extra large potatoes, peeled and chopped in cubes
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheeses
• 3 spring onions, sliced thin

Directions

1. 1

   Spread the bacon slices in a large rimmed baking sheet pan and place on the middle rack of a COLD oven. Set the temperature to 200ºC. Bake for 16 minutes, check the bacon and remove it from the oven when it is as crisp or crunchy as you like.

2. 2

   Peel and chop the potatoes. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel lined plate to drain. There should be 2-3 tablespoons of bacon grease left on the tray.

3. 3

   Put the potatoes on the tray and toss with tongs to thoroughly coat them in the bacon grease.

4. 4

   Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spread the potatoes out in a single layer and bake for 20 minutes, stir well and bake an additional 20 minutes. Stir again, making sure that none of the potatoes are sticking to the tray. Bake another 15 minutes.

5. 5

   Chop the bacon into small pieces. Remove the potatoes from the oven, stir again and sprinkle with shredded cheese and chopped bacon.

6. 6

   Return the tray to the oven and bake an additional 2-3 minutes, until the cheese has melted.

7. 7

   Top with sliced spring onions just before serving.