Cheese, bacon & onion puff

Health score
3%
Cheese, bacon & onion puff
55 min.
4
378kcal

Suggestions


If you're looking for a delightful side dish that’s sure to impress at your next gathering, look no further than this Cheese, Bacon & Onion Puff! With a delightful combination of smoky flavors and cheesy goodness, this dish is the perfect companion to any main course or salad.

The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity. Using only a handful of ingredients, you can create a savory puff that will have everyone coming back for seconds. The crispy smoked streaky bacon adds a rich depth of flavor, while the spring onions bring a fresh bite that beautifully balances the dish. And let’s not forget about the luscious grated cheddar and a sprinkle of Parmesan that form a golden crust, inviting you to dig in!

Ready in just 55 minutes, this recipe is ideal for both novice cooks and seasoned chefs. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or simply enjoying a cozy night in, this Cheese, Bacon & Onion Puff is sure to be a star on your table. Serve it piping hot straight from the oven, and watch it puff up beautifully, beckoning your guests to indulge in its cheesy, crispy delight. Pair it with a crisp salad for a refreshing touch and enjoy the symphony of flavors that this dish brings!

Ingredients

  • small knob butter for greasing
  • tbsp parmesan finely grated
  •  bacon smoked chopped
  •  spring onion thinly sliced
  • 140 cheddar cheese grated (this is 200ml/7fl oz)
  •  tempura batter mix well (see 'Goes with', below)

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 230C/fan 210C/gas
  2. Make up the batter as stated in the pancake recipe and set aside. Grease a large, round, ceramic dish, about 22cm wide, and dust it with the grated Parmesan.
  3. Heat the butter in a frying pan. Sizzle the bacon for about 5 mins until crisp, then leave to cool. Tip the bacon, onion and cheddar into the batter and stir until completely combined. Tip the batter into the prepared dish so it comes almost to the top, then bake for 30-35 mins until puffed up and golden. Bring piping hot to the table and serve straight from the dish with a crisp salad.

Nutrition Facts

Calories378kcal
Protein15.72%
Fat81.54%
Carbs2.74%

Properties

Glycemic Index
34
Glycemic Load
0.44
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
9.3239131129306%

Flavonoids

Kaempferol
0.16mg
Quercetin
1.28mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:378.48kcal
18.92%
Fat:34.29g
52.75%
Saturated Fat:15.68g
98.02%
Carbohydrates:2.59g
0.86%
Net Carbohydrates:2.28g
0.83%
Sugar:0.42g
0.46%
Cholesterol:77.03mg
25.68%
Sodium:596.53mg
25.94%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:14.87g
29.75%
Calcium:289.15mg
28.92%
Selenium:19.44µg
27.77%
Vitamin K:26.09µg
24.85%
Phosphorus:246.71mg
24.67%
Zinc:1.92mg
12.83%
Vitamin A:637.34IU
12.75%
Vitamin B2:0.21mg
12.33%
Vitamin B12:0.63µg
10.5%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.3%
Vitamin B3:1.86mg
9.3%
Vitamin B6:0.15mg
7.55%
Magnesium:18.33mg
4.58%
Potassium:150.75mg
4.31%
Vitamin E:0.64mg
4.3%
Vitamin B5:0.41mg
4.15%
Folate:15.36µg
3.84%
Vitamin C:2.26mg
2.73%
Vitamin D:0.4µg
2.66%
Iron:0.44mg
2.42%
Copper:0.04mg
2.04%
Manganese:0.03mg
1.4%
Fiber:0.31g
1.25%