Marmite Potato Bake
291kcal
Ingredients
- 500 g potatoes washed, peeled and sliced
- 1 onion thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoon flour
- 650 ml milk
- 1.5 tablespoon marmite
- 150 g Cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Method
- Wash, peel, and thinly slice your potatoes. Set aside while you prepare the creamy sauce.500 g potatoes
- Heat the butter in a pan, then add the onions. Sauté on low heat for 7-10 minutes, stirring often, until the onions have softened and some have begun to turn slightly golden.2 tablespoon butter, 1 onion
- Add the garlic and cook for another minute or two.2 garlic cloves
- Add the flour and stir it into the onion mixture, cooking the flour into the butter for 2-3 minutes.2 tablespoon flour
- Slowly pour in the milk, stirring constantly to avoid lumps, and keep the sauce on low heat until it thickens.650 ml milk
- Remove the pan from the heat and add ⅔s of the cheese. Stir it into the sauce until melted.150 g Cheddar cheese
- Preheat the oven to 200°C | 395°F.
- Place the potatoes in a mixing bowl and pour over the cheese sauce. Stir through 1 tablespoon Marmite.1.5 tablespoon marmite
- Pour the potatoes into your baking dish, and spread the remaining cheese evenly over the top. Season with salt and pepper - you won't need a lot of salt because of the Marmite.Salt and pepper to taste
- Drizzle the remaining Marmite over the top of the cheese, and use your spoon to gently mix the Marmite and cheese a little.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes covered, then uncover and bake for another 20 minutes until the cheese on top is golden and bubbly.
Nutrition
Serving1gCalories291kcalCarbohydrates25gProtein13gFat16gSaturated Fat9gPolyunsaturated Fat1gMonounsaturated Fat4gTrans Fat0.2gCholesterol48mgSodium367mgPotassium650mgFiber2gSugar7gVitamin A550IUVitamin C18mgCalcium334mgIron1mg
Notes
This dish is suitable for storing in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, and can also be frozen. To reheat, you could either microwave the potatoes until piping hot, or you could cover the dish with foil and bake for 40 minutes or until the dish is fully warmed through.