Description
Crispy Irish Pan Haggerty Potatoes is a cozy skillet dish layered with tender potatoes, smoky bacon, sweet caramelized onions, and rich melted Dubliner cheese. Braised in chicken stock and finished under the broiler for a golden, bubbly crust, this Irish-inspired comfort food is perfect as a hearty side or satisfying main dish.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Base:
- 6 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced (1/8-inch rings)
- 8–9 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced (1/4-inch rounds)
- 1 1/4 cups chicken stock (divided)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
For the Topping:
- 1 1/4 cups Dubliner cheese, freshly shredded
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prep Ingredients:
Peel and slice potatoes into 1/4-inch rounds and place in cold water to prevent browning. Slice onion and chop bacon. Measure stock and seasonings. - Cook Bacon:
In a 10–12 inch oven-safe skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp (5–7 minutes). Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. - Caramelize Onions:
In the same skillet with bacon fat, cook onions for 8–10 minutes until softened and lightly caramelized. Stir bacon back into the onions and set aside. - Layer Potatoes:
Drain and pat potatoes dry. In the same skillet, layer 1/3 of the potatoes. Season lightly with salt, garlic powder, and pepper. Add half of the bacon-onion mixture. Repeat layers, finishing with potatoes on top. Season each layer. - Braise:
Pour 1 cup chicken stock over potatoes. Bring to a boil (3–4 minutes), then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 15–20 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender and stock is mostly absorbed. - Broil with Cheese:
Preheat broiler to high. Sprinkle cheese evenly over top. Broil 3–5 minutes until melted, bubbly, and golden brown. - Serve:
Rest 2–3 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley. Slice into wedges and serve hot.
Notes
- Yukon Gold potatoes provide the creamiest texture, but Russets work well too.
- Do not drain the bacon fat—it adds depth and flavor.
- Watch carefully under the broiler to prevent burning.
- For extra crispiness, uncover and cook 1–2 minutes before adding cheese to evaporate excess moisture.
- Leftovers reheat best in the oven or skillet for crispy edges.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop + Broil
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg