Step 1

Peel and slice the potatoes (use a mandolin slicer for consistent thin slices). Place in boiling water for 8 -10 minutes.

Step 2

Slice the onions, leeks and shallots and chop the garlic. Fry it all together in a pan for five minutes.

Step 3

Slice the vegetarian bacon into thin strips and add to the fried vegetables. cook them all for a further five minutes.

Step 4

Slice the cheese into small pieces.

Step 5

Layer the bottom of a large baking dish with half of the potatoes and then add half of the vegetable and bacon mix.

Step 6

Sprinkle with half of the cheese and season with salt and pepper.

Step 7

Repeat with another layer of potatoes, a layer of the vegetable and bacon mix and sprinkle with cheese again.

Step 8

Pour the soya cream across the top layer making sure it is all covered.

Step 9

Bake in a pre-heated oven (180 degrees) for 50 minutes until golden and bubbling.

Step 10

Serve with big chunks of bread and salad.