Dibbelabbes

4 Servings

Ingredients:

• 1.6 lbs Potatoes (750 g): peeled and finely grated and squeezed to release any extra liquid
• 1 Onion: finely grated
• 1 Egg
• 1.75 oz Leek (50 g): cut into small rings
• 2.5 oz Marbled Bacon (70 g): Cut into small cubes
• 1.5 Tbs Concentrated Butter or Butteroil (an alternative would be Ghee, Butter or Shortening)
• Salt
• Black Pepper
• Fresh Ground Nutmeg
• 1 Tbs freshly chopped Parsley
• ½ Tbs freshly chopped Marjoram

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 392 degrees Fahrenheit. 
2. Mix the potatoes and onions together. Then add an egg and mix once more. 
3. Warm a Dutch Oven (or a pan which can also be placed in the oven) and add the concentrated Butter/ Butteroil and then the Bacon cubes. Glaze the bacon with the melted butter.
4. Add in the Potato mixture and the leeks to the bacon.
5. Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg according to taste.
6. Add in Parsley and Marjoram and mix. 
7.  Smooth out the mixture evenly across the bottom of your pan. Place the lid on the pan and then place it in the preheated oven. Let bake for approx. 70 minutes.
8. Remove lid from the pan and then let bake for an additional 15 mins or until the top is golden brown.
9. Serve and enjoy.

**Tipp: Dibbelabbes is typically served with an Apple Compote or a fresh salad.