Rebecca Storm’s herby potato and bacon gratin: a quick shortcut and dinner is ready in 30 minutes

This is one of my favourite dinners, perfect for a late-night supper after a show. You might not think of gratin as a quick dish, but my microwave step means you can pretty much have it cooked in 30 minutes. I love Irish Maris Piper potatoes and I’m always looking for new ways to cook and serve them. They taste great cooked here in butter and milk, and a treat for me because as a singer, I tend to shy away from dairy products.

I think it’s exciting to use herbs, dried or fresh, and I’ve loved experimenting with different combinations over the years. I haven’t included my own stuffing recipe. I have to admit – I do buy Mr Crumb from time to time. If you don’t eat meat, you can just leave out the bacon. I often do as I try to make sure I’m meat-free three days a week.

A big fresh salad served along with this is a winning combination. It can be eaten hot or cold, and it seems to sparkle up every plate. If you want to make it ahead, it can be stored in the fridge or frozen.

Recipe: Rebecca Storm’s herby potato and bacon gratin

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Rebecca Storm is a singer and actor starring in a new Irish musical, Letters From The Front, written by Don O’Connor and Ollie Hennessy, at the O’Reilly Theatre, Belvedere College, Dublin from November 21st to 24th. Tickets from www.gr8events.ie/letters