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Ingredients

  • 39 g butter
  • 4 slices bacon, cut into strips
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 12 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 1 kg potato, chopped
  • 750 ml chicken stock, preferably home made
  • 125 g grated cheddar cheese
  • chopped chives, to serve

Method

  • Melt the butter in a large pan, add the bacon and cook until crisp.
  • Remove the bacon from the pan with a slotted spoon, leaving as much fat as possible.
  • Add the onion to the same pan and cook for 5 minutes, or until very soft and golden.
  • Add the paprika and cook for further 30 seconds.
  • Return the bacon to the pan and add the potato and stock.
  • Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes or until the potatoes are very soft.
  • Stir or mash lightly to break up the potato.
  • Add the Cheddar and stir well, until it is melted through.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve topped with a sprinkling of chopped chives.