Step 1

Pre-heat oven to 180C.

Step 2

Spray a medium sized, frying pan with canola oil and add the onion, bacon, chives, salt and a very light sprinkle of pepper.

Step 3

Cook over medium heat, turning occasionally until onion has softened. Do not brown. Remove from heat.

Step 4

Line a medium sized square Pyrex dish with thinly sliced potato. Sprinkle with a little bacon mix and a small amount of pepper. Sprinkle with shredded tasty cheese. Continue layering until all the potato is used up.

Step 5

Before adding the last layer of cheese, slowly pour the cream over, filling up the gaps so the cream reaches the bottom of the Pyrex dish.

Step 6

Finally, top with a layer of shredded tasty cheese to cover, and sprinkle with a little paprika or fresh chives for colour.

Step 7

Bake covered with foil for about 30 minutes.

Step 8

Remove foil and bake for a further 15-20 minutes until the potatoes are cooked through and the cheese topping is golden.