A homemade bechamel sauce coats pops of salty bacon, silky onion, earthy kale, green peas & oven-roasted baby potatoes. Spiced with paprika and garnished with herbaceous fresh parsley. You’ll never make potato bake the side dish again, Chef!
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HOT POTATO
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Spread the baby potatoes on a roasting tray. Coat in oil and season. Roast in the hot oven until crispy, 25-30 minutes (shifting halfway).
BETTER WITH BACON
Place a pan over medium-high heat. When hot, add the bacon and fry until browned and crispy, 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and roughly chop. Set aside.
Paprika VEG
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter (optional). Fry the Onion until caramelised, 8-10 minutes (shifting occasionally). In the final 2-3 minutes, add the Paprika, the peas, and the kale. Fry for the remaining time. Remove from the heat and season.
BECHAMEL SAUCE
Place a clean pan over medium heat with 20g [40g]|#7DA0D7 of butter. Once melted, vigorously whisk in the flour to form the roux. Cook out for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly. Slowly whisk in the milk until the sauce thickens slightly. If the béchamel is too thick for your liking, add an extra splash of water. Remove from the heat and season.
ALMOST READY
Toss the bacon, the Onion mixture, and the bechamel sauce with the potatoes. Return to the oven for another 5-6 minutes.
DIG IN!
Plate up the saucy bacon and potato bake. Garnish with the Parsley.
HOT POTATO
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Spread the baby potatoes on a roasting tray. Coat in oil and season. Roast in the hot oven until crispy, 25-30 minutes (shifting halfway).
BETTER WITH BACON
Place a pan over medium-high heat. When hot, add the bacon and fry until browned and crispy, 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and roughly chop. Set aside.
Paprika VEG
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter (optional). Fry the Onion until caramelised, 8-10 minutes (shifting occasionally). In the final 2-3 minutes, add the Paprika, the peas, and the kale. Fry for the remaining time. Remove from the heat and season.
BECHAMEL SAUCE
Place a clean pan over medium heat with 20g [40g]|#7DA0D7 of butter. Once melted, vigorously whisk in the flour to form the roux. Cook out for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly. Slowly whisk in the milk until the sauce thickens slightly. If the béchamel is too thick for your liking, add an extra splash of water. Remove from the heat and season.
ALMOST READY
Toss the bacon, the Onion mixture, and the bechamel sauce with the potatoes. Return to the oven for another 5-6 minutes.
DIG IN!
Plate up the saucy bacon and potato bake. Garnish with the Parsley.
HOT POTATO
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Spread the baby potatoes on a roasting tray. Coat in oil and season. Roast in the hot oven until crispy, 30-35 minutes (shifting halfway).
BETTER WITH BACON
Place a pan over medium-high heat. When hot, add the bacon and fry until browned and crispy, 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and roughly chop. Set aside.
Paprika VEG
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter (optional). Fry the Onion until caramelised, 12-15 minutes (shifting occasionally). In the final 2-3 minutes, add the Paprika, the peas, and the kale. Fry for the remaining time. Remove from the heat and season.
BECHAMEL SAUCE
Place a clean pan over medium heat with 60g [80g]|#7DA0D7 of butter. Once melted, vigorously whisk in the flour to form the roux. Cook out for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly. Slowly whisk in the milk until the sauce thickens slightly. If the béchamel is too thick for your liking, add an extra splash of water. Remove from the heat and season.
ALMOST READY
Toss the bacon, the Onion mixture, and the bechamel sauce with the potatoes. Return to the oven for another 5-6 minutes.
DIG IN!
Plate up the saucy bacon and potato bake. Garnish with the Parsley.
HOT POTATO
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Spread the baby potatoes on a roasting tray. Coat in oil and season. Roast in the hot oven until crispy, 30-35 minutes (shifting halfway).
BETTER WITH BACON
Place a pan over medium-high heat. When hot, add the bacon and fry until browned and crispy, 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and roughly chop. Set aside.
Paprika VEG
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter (optional). Fry the Onion until caramelised, 12-15 minutes (shifting occasionally). In the final 2-3 minutes, add the Paprika, the peas, and the kale. Fry for the remaining time. Remove from the heat and season.
BECHAMEL SAUCE
Place a clean pan over medium heat with 60g [80g]|#7DA0D7 of butter. Once melted, vigorously whisk in the flour to form the roux. Cook out for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly. Slowly whisk in the milk until the sauce thickens slightly. If the béchamel is too thick for your liking, add an extra splash of water. Remove from the heat and season.
ALMOST READY
Toss the bacon, the Onion mixture, and the bechamel sauce with the potatoes. Return to the oven for another 5-6 minutes.
DIG IN!
Plate up the saucy bacon and potato bake. Garnish with the Parsley.
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R85.40
for 4 servings · R21.35 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Kale needs 160 gKale Min 350 g 350 g at R35.99 · 46% of packR16.45
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Peas needs 200 gSplit Pea Soup Mix 750 g 750 g at R42.99 · 27% of packR11.46
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Baby Potatoes needs 1 kgBaby Potatoes 700 g 700 g at R24.99 · 1.43× packR35.70
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Fresh Parsley needs 10 gGarlic and Parsley Bruschetta 150 g 150 g at R56.99 · 7% of packR3.80
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Ground Paprika needs 20 mlPop! Chip Smoked Paprika And Chipotle Flavoured Popped Corn Chips 28 g R10.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R10.99
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Onions needs 2Cheese and Onion Rings and Balls Maize Snack 25 g R6.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R6.99
Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:
- Low Fat UHT Milk
- Cake Flour
- Streaky Pork Bacon - 16 strips
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Bacon & Potato Bake?
The preparation time for Bacon & Potato Bake with peas & kale is between 25 and 40 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Bacon & Potato Bake with peas & kale?
The total time required to make Bacon & Potato Bake with peas & kale is between 40 and 55 minutes.
How many servings does Bacon & Potato Bake provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Bacon & Potato Bake?
Baby Potato, Cake Flour, Kale, Low Fat UHT Milk, Onion, Paprika, Parsley, Pea, Streaky Pork Bacon
What is the nutritional information of Bacon & Potato Bake?
Calories: 853, Carbs: 73 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 38.6 grams, Sugar: 20 grams, Salt: 1472 grams
How do I prepare Bacon & Potato Bake?
DIG IN!: Plate up the saucy bacon and potato bake. Garnish with the parsley. ALMOST READY: Toss the bacon, the onion mixture, and the bechamel sauce with the potatoes. Return to the oven for another 5-6 minutes. BECHAMEL SAUCE: Place a clean pan over medium heat with 20g [40g]|#7DA0D7 of butter. Once melted, vigorously whisk in the flour to form the roux. Cook out for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly. Slowly whisk in the milk until the sauce thickens slightly. If the béchamel is too thick for your liking, add an extra splash of water. Remove from the heat and season. PAPRIKA VEG: Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter (optional). Fry the onion until caramelised, 8-10 minutes (shifting occasionally). In the final 2-3 minutes, add the paprika, the peas, and the kale. Fry for the remaining time. Remove from the heat and season. BETTER WITH BACON: Place a pan over medium-high heat. When hot, add the bacon and fry until browned and crispy, 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and roughly chop. Set aside. HOT POTATO: Preheat the oven to 200°C. Spread the baby potatoes on a roasting tray. Coat in oil and season. Roast in the hot oven until crispy, 25-30 minutes (shifting halfway).
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Bacon & Potato Bake?
Baby Potato, Cake Flour, Kale, Low Fat UHT Milk, Onion, Paprika, Parsley, Pea, Streaky Pork Bacon
How many calories does Bacon & Potato Bake have?
853 calories
How much fat content does Bacon & Potato Bake have?
grams