Pan Haggerty

Pan Haggerty is a famous British food from Northumberland. The recipe uses just three primary ingredients – potatoes, onions, and cheese; a combination that comforts the soul and satisfies any appetite. Pan Haggerty is often served with sausages, but roasted chicken or beef works well too.

 

Ingredients

4 ounces butter, divided
9 ounces onions, thinly sliced
1 pound large Russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
4 ounces aged cheddar cheese, grated
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

 

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. In a large skillet, over medium heat, melt 1 ounce of the butter. Add the sliced onions and cook until soft but not browned.
  3. In an large ovenproof skillet, melt half the remaining butter. Remove skillet from heat and arrange a layer of potatoes in the pan, then a layer of onions, followed by a layer of cheese. Season with salt and pepper and repeat the layers ending with potatoes on top.
  4. Return skillet to stovetop and cook over medium-high heat for a few minutes, or until the bottom layer of potatoes have browned.
  5. Dot the surface of the potatoes with the remaining butter, then place the skillet in oven and bake for 30 minutes. Remove skillet from oven. Increase oven temperature to 425°F. Return skillet oven once the temperature has been reached, and cook for an additional 15 minutes.
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