Frugal Food - Cheese, Bacon & Potato Casserole - Not quite a tartiflette

[@katherineskaggs4490]

Yes I’ve cooked on a wood stove. The old cast iron with the tall top, when I was first married. Used as a heat source too. Made some delicious food on it.

[@reasonableandfair7662]

Jocasta Innes wrote a book in the 60s called the paupers cookbook. This recipes , but made with a cheese bechemal , featured in the first edition. I used to make it when I was first married and you could buy a pound of bacon scraps for 50p from the butcher. It is delicious. Thanks for the memory.

[@peterleprevost2154]

I grew up with wood stoves, and learned to cook at about eight yrs old on the lovely big cookstove in our kitchen. After marriage when we bought our elderly house we found a cook stove, named her Betsy and she performed well. Not used as much now( she has voracious appetite), and I can cook on top of a smaller more energy efficient wood stove in our keeping roon. Also enjoy open hearth cooking. Have made an insulated box (haybox) to try soon as well. Thank you Jane and Michael for all you share. Looking forward to making the casserole soon; not too wintery here yet, but it is definitely on the way. from, Susan in New England

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks for sharing

[@kathybradley9873]

When I was young we lived on a farm for a few years and we used a wood stove. I still remember the wonderful heat it would give off. Your casserole looks fantastic, I'll be scaling this back and making a smaller one for hubby next week. Thank you

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

It’s great for laundry too

[@paulaginn5125]

Absolutely tremendous that. I made it with bechamel sauce topped with cheddar. In place of lardons I used leftover bratwursts from hot dog tea (dinner north east) yesterday. A definite winner thankyou.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks for the feedback

[@pigletsbank437]

I still use a woodstove every now and than in winter camping, slow cooking (but camping is slow Iiving enjoying the surroundings) gougous heating in a tipi tent I love it! I rent a place so I am not allowed a woodstove at home but I love wachting you using it! Have a great weekend 😃

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks for watching and commenting

[@berniceoconnor5381]

Looks so gorgeous. Yummy.

[@stitchann]

Looks absolutely delicious. I may add a little salt and pepper and perhaps a bit of thyme. Plenty of leftovers too. Yum

[@lovechangesus]

i just made this with left over roast beef, sliced potatoes, shredded carrots, mushrooms, shredded pepper jack, racelet, parmaesan cheeses. mixed in ricotta and whole milk. emptied out a lot of leftovers and it is just wonderful. thank you for this lovely meal ideal.

[@bradlafferty]

It's great how you use the kettle water to wash up! I use hot boiled veg water when I have it (no woodstock), right in the pot with a bit of soap.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks for sharing

[@stuartmoppett2076]

I used to cook on a range and I miss it.

[@soniab.estacio3008]

Wow.. thank you

[@tonideluca8569]

Oh my that looked delicious 😋. I’m going to have to try to make this. Thanks for sharing ❤️

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks

[@carolined3058]

Nice , easy and frugal . I''ll try it

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks

[@berniceoconnor5381]

Looks gorgeous Jayne. I shall definitely make this. With quark instead of creme fraiche. And with measured portions of cheddar to make it slimming world friendly.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks for watching

[@raymondtwitchett488]

Delicious Jane great idea for a dinner

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks very much.

[@Tess-FrugalLiving]

I used to make a similar dish with potatoes and onions layered together in stock. Lovely warming food, whichever way it's made. 🙂

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

I used to make that too,

[@elizaC3024]

Great recipe 👌.

[@wendytravers4400]

When I was small we had a coal fired range and my mum used to cooked layers of potatoes and onion with knobs if butter on top and then add liver on the very top, it was yummy with some brown sauce, great recipe Jane……… thanks love Wendy ♥️💋

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

I still love liver now.

[@lemonteapot1061]

I’d have one of those cookers if I could!

[@patmartin9727]

I had a solid fuel Aga in a big kitchen. We burnt mainly wood. At first it was a challenge learning a different way of cooking but once I mastered that I loved it. Always warm in the kitchen always a kettle ready boiled. I also loved that I had four ovens all at slightly different temperatures so I could cook more than one thing at once. I also believe the food tastes different(better). Will try this dish in the run up to Christmas as it looks yummy.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Agas are thé Rolls Royce of cookers, they are wonderful

[@patmartin9727]

They are but after down sizing I now have no room for one. This was my one regret when the family left home and I moved from my large family house which was too big and too expensive to run and maintain.

[@helenhartley6904]

We call this potato bake here in Aus. I use cream as the liquid. We usually have it as a side, these days I use cauliflower instead of potato though, still delicious!

[@mak2867]

Wonderful Ideas. T.Y. My Version: 6 Russet Potatoes, 1 Sweet Onion, (sliced thin). Layered in Crockpot. On top of each layer add 2 TBLSP. all purpose flour, 2 TBLSP. Unsalted Butter. Pour Milk in until all the ingredients are covered. Cook on high 2 hours, while stirring frequently. Add any cheese in when its almost done. Sprinkle cut up bacon and green onions on top of each serving. I substitute 1 can of cream of mushroom or celery soup, 1 can of water, or 1/2 can canned milk. instead of milk. I add 25% water, to every 3/4 gallon of milk. We used 2 big chunks of coal in our wood burner.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Sounds great, thanks for sharing

[@seatschnabel.885]

I saved the recipe to make it. I know cooking with wood from my childhood. Again a great video.

[@mariannejoynes6541]

Comfort food at its best. Thanks for sharing, I’m going to make it soon. Xx

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks very much, it was good

[@inekedusseljee3093]

I love using my woodstove in winter.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

They give out a special kind of heat

[@debramckimmy7398]

Looks good I will make it

[@ShoestringJane]

Jane, I love your rustic wood oven. Looks lovely! I am definitely cooking that dish too ❤️

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thank you Jane

[@dmeyerification]

I made your casserole today. Wow, delicious! My husband said it was definitely a keeper!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Wonderful!

[@sowenchantedirishkitchenga8282]

That looked scrumptious Jane! With the cost of heating fuel here in Ireland (and everywhere) our goal is to save for a stove also! It makes so much more sense 💚 thanks for sharing lovely

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks, wood is the cheapest energy here so currently affordable

[@sowenchantedirishkitchenga8282]

@@FrugalQueeninFrance it’s the multifunction of your stove I love! It’s working hard for your money xx

[@wyldmountainrose840]

Yes I have cooked on a wood cooker, used to have one but moved and now it's a wood stove. Miss the cooker. This looks like a good dinner idea.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks for watching and commenting

[@dottieleiman6652]

My mother taught me to cook many years ago on a wood burning stove though it was just a simple set-up and our only heat source …….yours is soooo much nicer but we were just simple farmers 😃

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Wood is our only heat source now

[@angiecharron3765]

I will make this next week. Thanks to Jane I have become the quiche queen in my house using all the little bits of leftovers from the week...I made lunches for me and my husband. Thank you Jane.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

The quiche Queen, I love it

[@MM-jq1nx]

Looks yummy. I have all ingredients and I'm going to cook it tomorrow. I actually bought bacon, potatoes and onions with reduced prices. It's going to be a really frugal and tasty meal 😋🍲💵.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

That will be cheap

[@maureenhunter11]

Love your recipes, you should have a recipe book ! ❤

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks so much

[@lornajeanrobinson1734]

I made the potato cheese and bacon casserole - Marvelous!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks for the feedback

[@joani2675]

Hi Jane just another recipe to add to my bow string I will try this later tonight it's something that wouid be good on boxing day with leftover turkey thank you once again for taking time out to show us all xxx 🥰

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

You’re welcome, sometimes we just want something simple

[@joani2675]

🙏🙏🙏

[@janeheath2798]

Looking forward to trying this Jane, thank you 😊

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

It’s nice Jane

[@rachelmolina3995]

Hi Jane and Michael! Good video! I'll try this! Love onions and garlic and cheese. From Rachel in California

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks for watching and commenting

[@poolfield2]

I shall be doing a version of this for supper tonight and I’ll be adding in the last couple of mushrooms and 2 cherry tomatoes. It is a very good dish for absorbing odds and ends of food.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Yours sounds great, thanks for sharing

[@janeheath2798]

Hi Jane - I told you I was going to try this, so in the oven is a toad-in-the-hole and 2 individual cheese, bacon and potato casseroles 😍x

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

I hoped you filmed it

[@carlasilva9405]

Hello there! I'm watching from Portugal. I found your channel and I just love it! You give so many good tips, thank you!!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

You’re welcome and Feliz Natal

[@bex438]

I've never cooked on a wood burner cooker but it really appeals to me. Thanks for sharing the recipe Jane it looked really delicious and I've noted it down to give it a try 😋

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

You’re welcome and I hope that you enjoy it.

[@dawnmorandin541]

Looks yummy

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

It was

[@juttadestiny6810]

Very nice!😺❤️🇦🇺

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thank you! 😊

[@cherylverber7672]

This looks amazing and I wish we had smelly vision as I bet it smells amazing. I will definitely make this as its so some yet so tasty. Have you ever made it woth a bechamel sauce or always with creme fraiche?

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

I’ve only recently started using crème fraîche and previously used béchamel with added cheese, the crème fraîche is cheap here

[@cherylverber7672]

@@FrugalQueeninFrance and it still tastes great? I'll grab a pot and defitely try it. Because of you me and my son are eating so well and definitely noticed the difference in how much I spend. For example Sunday will be a roast chicken and then leftovers in Monday with some mushrooms and onions and some red pesto with a sprinkle of cheese now thats a good meal and so tasty. Tonight is chicken thighs with a coating of parmesean cheese and curry powder sounds odd however now that tastes a amazing as the cheese goes crusty 😋

[@cherylverber7672]

I'm making this for dinner this evening, although made far too much and I made it with creme fraiche, is it still amazing the next day heated up. BTW house is smelling glorious 🙌 will eat it with lots of long stem brocoli

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

Thank you for the video!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks Daniel

[@lemonteapot1061]

That looks so good. Did you enjoy it as you don’t like potatoes? I’m going to try it with some vegan bacon 🤗. Your cooker looks lovely and cosy ❤️

[@suzanneroberge494]

It looks good. I like the economy you used not dirtying excess dishes too! Well done.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

And they were washed with water heated on top of the wood stove.

[@susanking6072]

Will definitely give this one a go. Looks delicious.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

It certainly was delicious

[@vickiejohnson5821]

That looks good thank you Jane.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks

[@pamelacourtney8998]

Heavenly looking . I do wish we had lardons here in the states. All we have is sliced bacon . The lardons look good when cooked . The proper ratio of meat to fat . I love the fry pan. Would love to have your lil wood cooker . My sister had a wood stove . It was fantastic. I shall make the casserole and hope it's as good as yours. Thanks so much for the video, I do so enjoy them. Merry Christmas and blessings to all ❤

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Can you buy thick slices of bacon or ask the butcher to cut it thicker?

[@jackiepolley3300]

Mmmmm! Nummy! Love your videos! All the best to you both.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks very much, it was yummy

[@monkeeblue]

In Canada you can get baker's sour cream that is higher fat, thicker and meant for things like cheesecakes etc. This type of sour cream works well as a substitute for crème fraîche if you can't find it locally.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks for sharing that

[@wyattmiller4200]

I love your videos, I have made soup on our wood stove when the power was out.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

I love soup

[@debbiekoortzen1154]

Hi Jane and Michael, oh this looks good. This recipe is going on the menu. Thank you, you always inspire me. Merry Christmas. 🌲🦌

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks Debbie, Merry Christmas

[@frankieniedorf4463]

Will, try this soon looks yummy. Merry Christmas to you and yours,

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Enjoy and Merry Christmas

[@katherineskaggs6739]

Yes I cooked on a wood stove when I was first married. Also used a wringer washing machine. Telling my age I guess.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

We had no washing machine when I was a kid, we went to a public laundry.

[@annettethomson2543]

Hello Jane l love watching what you get up to it makes me feel normal 😉 l often cook on my wood burner.l plan my meals around it .In the summer I cook outside over a fire .If l use the oven I get well organized and have food ready before I switch on and fill to maximum capacity .l buy the cooking bacon .Real bargain over here .l don't think you can get it there ? I wanted to move to France about 12yrs ago but my husband didn't want to move all his things 😂.life is what you make it where ever you are.Merry Christmas and a happy new year

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Hi Annette, I always used to buy cooking bacon when was in the UK. Sometimes I’d get whole rashers,

[@mariamartinez9126]

Jane loved this receipe going to try it❤.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks and I hope you enjoy it

[@monicaram2379]

I make something very similar only I use mushrooms and no bacon in mine. Looks delicious.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Just as lovely, I’m sure

[@carolphelps8907]

Looks yummy. Definitely trying this one! X

[@Meli_Mels]

Looks delicious!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks very much, it was!

[@yukofreeman4483]

Wonderful idea for a filling meal!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

It’s delicious too

[@estherromo7689]

Hi Jane! Tell us more about the books we see behind you, please

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Mainly novel, poetry, cookbooks and biographies

[@loriar1027]

I could easily make a vegetarian version of this with some extra veggies or sautéed tofu. Looks yummy!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

I often do this with veggies too

[@carolasmith5437]

I learned to cook on a wood cooker as a teenager. I would like to go back to that way of cooking. Home insurance increases if you have one here in the US.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

It does here too, however my insurance isn’t very much.

[@oxymom2002]

This looks so yummy. I will definitely be trying it. The only time I’ve cooked in a wood cooker was during a Girl Scouting event. 💜

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Hope you enjoy

[@jacquiemoppett2391]

I cooked on a range in my first house and loved it. We bought our present house because it came with a range. Unfortunately we found the ovens had been irrevocably damaged. I heat with a wood stove and cook on the top but could not afford one with ovens. It put my energy bills way up.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Ouch, fortunately ours wasn’t expensive, about the same price as a good electric stove

[@patrice1966]

Can I substitute sour cream for the crème fraiche? I have a small wood stove for heating my house and I do occasionally cook on it although it doesn’t have the proper space on top to hold a larger pot or pan. The top isn’t flat, it has a curve that drops down over part of the firebox so it can be a challenge to cook on it. I think I might try placing a could of fire bricks on the top of the stove to see it it will even the slope out enough to put a larger stockpot on it this winter. I would love to have a wood cook stove but sadly I don’t have room in my home for one. I have a similar type fan for moving the heat that the stove produces. Thanks for another great video and recipe! Happy holidays Jane and Michael 🎄

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks dry much, I think you could try sour creme, let me know how it went

[@inekedusseljee3093]

Wishing you both a very nice Xmas and a corona free year. 🎄🎄👍🏼👍🏼🍷

[@mariannewesten3638]

Well,we have our stove now. We Made 2 Loempias warm, in a Pan. Step 1😉.must try a little bit more

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Let me know how you got on

[@jewelgaither1504]

Looks delicious, Jane!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks, it was.

[@soula912]

my nan she has one in Corfu xx

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

It’s not just me then

[@wendytravers4400]

Was it a cook once eat twice recipe? Giving 4 portions? xx

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Yes it was , it’s four very generous portions.

[@sophiawolthof1238]

👍👍👍

[@marie34K]

This looks scrumptious .. since pork disagrees with me I'll try to use chicken instead . Not the same taste alas ....but think it can be

[@marie34K]

Be good

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Oh no, no lardons, it’ll be great with chicken

[@belindacopson2390]

That looks really delicious. My husband doesn't eat cheese but I think I could do an adapted version with a white sauce and some herbs.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

I’m totally sure it could

[@annej]

I have only cooked on an old fashioned cook stove a few times at my Dad's hunting camp. I think I would need more practice to get proficient at it.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

It’s easy to use

[@lovechangesus]

So nice to see how you don’t run your water while washing dishes. It drives me mad to see people just wasting gallons of water while washing up.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Who can afford to do that?

[@lovechangesus]

@@FrugalQueeninFrance you should do a video on how to wash up thriftily

[@alisonbutler6743]

This looks like a lovely recipe. Are you able to get cheddar fairly easily? I know it is more expensive even if you can buy in in France.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

It’s easy to get, just expensive

[@mimitadigre4103]

That looks amazing ! I have a ham steak - would that work instead of the bacon ?

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

You can try, let me know how you got on

[@Teetalks64]

❤️ love you videos yummy cooking new subbie

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks very much

[@Dingle1234]

You know people used to say potato peels helped keep your chimney clean.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

They really do, dry them in the oven, then put them in the fire

[@hazelcoleman1047]

Can you use vegan yogurt instead of creme fresh?😏

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

With the bacon?

[@elizabethjones3367]

Is crem fresh sour cream?

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

It’s not the same but you can use it instead

[@BudgetJett]

It looks absolutely delicious! You should fix that dripping tap though money down the drain 😉

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

I’m always amused by people who find the micro things, it’s a fascinating neuro divergent part of people’s personalities that’s simply fascinating. It doesn’t leak, I just hadn’t turned it off properly.

[@BudgetJett]

@@FrugalQueeninFrance I jest, I did assume it was just for the effect on the transition and can’t imagine you leaving a dripping tap unfixed! I’m terrible for noticing the little things, the kind of person who notices continuity errors in tv shows and things like that. Absolutely love your videos and thanks for the great content 😊

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

@@BudgetJett being neurodivergent is a gift

[@fredalearhinan6693]

We call it potato bake.... potatoes onions cheese bacon and a packet of French onion soup .. pour thick cream over and bake 1hour.... delicious and warming thankyou for sharing... no offence but can't stand the taste of creme fresh.....

[@gampermartin2006]

Looks very tasty!!