One Pot Meal: Butternut & Potato Bake
January 28, 2011 in Food Recipes
Hi blogland!!
Reading Fired Up Cooking’s blog this morning made me realize once again how wonderful it is “knowing” all of you. In some ways you and your blogs have made a difference in my live and I would like to say thank you…
Your support and advice over the last few months have been invaluable. Every day I get to learn a bit more about you, your likes and dislikes and even about myself.
As you all probably know by now, I’m a bit of a picky eater, especially where veggies are concerned. I have nightmares about veggies, but I have to admit, when you spin your magic web and post your recipes and photos, it looks so divine and I end up wondering for the millionth time ‘what is wrong with me’? Since I’ve been following your blogs, even before I started mine, I started experimenting with things that I never tried before…thanx to you guys.
Last week Simply Delicious had a challenge, I didn’t enter at the time, partly because I wasn’t sure what to challenge myself about and I felt to embarrassed 
to admit that I really really have a problem with veggies…well I decided a few days ago, I’m going to challenge myself and face my fear of veggies, with your help of course…I don’t wanna be picky anymore, I wanna be free and healthy and be able to sincerely say, wow that ‘broccoli’ was amazing…
Look, I’ve come a long way already, I now eat and use onions, mushrooms, peppers and so forth when I cook, I also eat carrots, green beans and pumpkin. I ate broccoli and cauliflower for a diet I was on, but raw, cooked, I just can’t stand it.
Here is my ‘1st’ recipe (since my challenge to myself) with something a bit healthier…I hope it counts…baby steps…
Butternut & Potato Bake
Recipe
7 Potatoes cubed
2 Medium Butternuts cubed
330g Lean Mince
250g Diced Bacon
1 Punnet Mushrooms chopped
1 Onion chopped
1 tsp Garlic
½ Green Pepper chopped
1 Cup Fresh Cream
¼ Milk
1 Packet brown onion soup
2 cups cheese
Salt & Black Pepper
Seasoning of your choice
Method
Precook the potatoes and butternut in the microwave for 20 min while cooking the meat.
Braise the onions and garlic in olive oil in an oven proof pot.
Add the mince, salt, pepper and seasoning and brown.
Add the beacon, mushrooms and peppers.
Once the meat is cooked, add the potatoes and butternut and mix through.
Mix the cream, milk and brown onion soup and pour over the potato mixture.
Add a cup of cheese and mix all the ingredients through.
Bake in the oven for 20 min.
Remove, sprinkle over the remaining cheese and grill for a further 5 min.
This came out very delicious, but can you think of anything that’s not delicious with loads of gooey melted cheese…yum!!
Bon Appétit!!
PS. Sorry about the blurry photos
tandy.sinclair said on January 28, 2011
one vegie at a time! enjoy your day
chantellebell said on January 28, 2011
thanx inspiration, have a fabulous weekend!!
Mahesi said on January 28, 2011
Looks filling, I can’t say it is a meal for a weight watcher unless you dip into it once in a while.
If you where not a veggie person then how did your meals look like? Interested to know
chantellebell said on January 28, 2011
Your right, it’s not, and I don’t make it often. You’re welcome to go through the rest of my blog to see what my recipes looks like. Enjoy your day ; )
Zabwan said on January 28, 2011
That’s a good recipe! I like that very much, thanks for sharing. So glad you enjoyed my ‘thoughts about blogging’ post, thanks for the mention
For a delicious method of cooking cauliflower or broccoli, try placing the florets in a shallow dish, drizzle over a little olive oil, sprinkle with a little curry powder and roast covered in the oven for about 20 minutes, take the cover off and roast til slightly crispy. You won’t know you’re eating veg, it’s so good
chantellebell said on January 28, 2011
Thanx and thanx for the your recipe, will give it a try, can’t chicken out of my own challenge now, can I
sharonsmit said on January 28, 2011
I like this recipe – like real comfort food!! YUM!
Thats what I like about the blogging too – is challenges you to try new and different things! Veggies as fun to have – as long as you dont cook it as in the ‘old’ days..
Have a great weekend!!
chantellebell said on January 28, 2011
Thanx, take care of baby and mama, have a great weekend
vevean said on February 1, 2011
looks appetising but can i make it without the butternut. can’t stand em
chantellebell said on February 1, 2011
yes, just potatoes is fine, you can leave out the mince as well, then you have a potato bake for a braai for instance. Try it you wont be sorry.