Quick bites: How to make this delicious potato, bacon and maple rosti

Try serving this with chopped parsley and creme fraiche dip for a lunchtime snack.

For a vegan option, make without bacon and use a vegan cheese.

Cooking time: 5-10 minutes

Serves: 4-6

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You’ll need

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 6 rashers streaky bacon, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
• 1 red onion, peeled and finely chopped
• 500g peeled and grated white potatoes
• 1 tbsp plain flour
• 1 tsp chilli flakes
• 150g grated cheddar cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste

Method

1. Heat oil in pan and fry bacon over high heat until crisp. Set aside on a paper towel to drain excess fat.
2. In the same pan, add maple syrup and onion, fry until soft.
3. Put grated potatoes into a clean tea towel and wring out the excess water.
4. Transfer to a bowl and stir in flour, chilli flakes, cheese and salt and pepper. Mix well.
5. Shape portions of mixture into balls and flatten down into round potato disks.
6. Reheat pan with extra oil and fry 2-3 potato discs at a time until crisp, turning over to cook on both sides.