Potato, Bacon and Maple Rösti
Breakfast and Brunch / Pork
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Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 6 rashers of streaky bacon, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup (preferably dark syrup for its robust taste)
- 1 red onion, peeled and finely chopped
- 500g peeled and grated white potatoes
- 1 tbsp plain flour
- 1 tsp chilli flakes
- 2 cups grated Cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Method
- Heat oil in a pan and fry bacon over a high heat until crisp. Set bacon aside on a paper towel to drain excess fat
- In the same pan, add maple syrup and fry onion until soft
- Put grated potatoes into a clean tea towel and wring out the excess water
- Transfer to a bowl and stir in flour, chilli flakes, cheese and salt and pepper. Mix well
- Shape portions of mixture into balls and flatten down into round potato discs
- Reheat pan with extra oil and fry 2 – 3 potato discs at a time until crisp, turning over to cook both sides
- Try serving with a chopped parsley and crème fraiche dip for a lunchtime snack
- For a vegan option, make the röstis without bacon and use a vegan cheese
Enjoy a crispy and flavour-packed potato rösti recipe that brings together golden grated potatoes, smoky bacon, and the natural sweetness of Canadian maple syrup for a delicious twist on a classic dish. This rösti is easy to make, with each bite offering the perfect balance of savoury and sweet, making it ideal for breakfast, brunch, or a hearty side at your next gathering. The addition of maple syrup not only adds a unique depth but also helps the rösti crisp up beautifully in the pan.
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The Quebec Maple Syrup Producers are not in any way responsible for the identification or presence of allergens in recipes or for the classification of any recipe as vegetarian or vegan.
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