Pan Haggerty
Potato, onion and cheese layered in a frying pan, cooked on the hob and finished under the grill. Northumberland, three ingredients, forty-five minutes.
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Method
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Heat the butter and dripping in a heavy 24 cm frying pan until foaming.
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Lay in a third of the potato slices in overlapping circles, then half the onion, a third of the cheese, and a third of the salt and pepper.
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Repeat with another third of the potato, the rest of the onion, another third of the cheese and seasoning.
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Finish with the last of the potato, pressed down firmly, and keep the final third of cheese back.
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Cover and cook over low heat 35 minutes, until a knife goes through easily and the base has browned.
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Scatter the remaining cheese over the top.
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Put the pan under a hot grill 6 minutes, until the cheese is blistered and brown.
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Rest 5 minutes, scatter with parsley and cut into wedges in the pan.
Chef’s Tips
- Do not rinse the potatoes. The starch is the glue.
- Hob first under a lid, grill only at the end.
- Press each layer down firmly as you build it.
Pairing Suggestions
- A green salad
- Cold ham
- Brown sauce
Storage & Reheating
Refrigerated for 3 days. Re-crisp in a dry pan or a hot oven.
Common questions
How long does Pan Haggerty take to make?
About 1 hour 5 minutes in total — 20 minutes of preparation and 45 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 4.
What are the key tips for making Pan Haggerty?
Do not rinse the potatoes. The starch is the glue. Hob first under a lid, grill only at the end. Press each layer down firmly as you build it.
What should I serve with Pan Haggerty?
A green salad; Cold ham; Brown sauce.
How should Pan Haggerty be stored?
Refrigerated for 3 days. Re-crisp in a dry pan or a hot oven.
Is Pan Haggerty suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is vegetarian, gluten-free and no added sugar. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.
How many calories are in Pan Haggerty?
About 420 kcal per serving, with 16 g protein, 40 g carbohydrate and 23 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.
Nutritional Highlights
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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