Cheddar, Bacon & Potato Focaccia
Cheddar, Bacon & Potato Focaccia layers fluffy, olive oil–kissed bread with thin golden potato slices, smoky bacon, and sharp cheese for a rich, hearty bite. The scallions add a fresh snap that balances the savory toppings, making each square craveable. Serve warm as a game-day snack, casual dinner side, or centerpiece for a cozy weekend brunch.
- Prep4 hrs 45 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cheddar, Bacon & Potato Focaccia, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 8 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 55 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 52
- Heart Health
- 51
- Metabolic
- 31
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 27
- Performance
- 36
- General Wellness
- 1
For the focaccia: Pour the water into a large bowl and sprinkle the yeast and sugar over the top. Briefly mix with a dough whisk or wooden spoon, then let it sit until the yeast blooms, about 10 minutes. When ready, the surface should look like foamy beer.
- 2
Stir in the olive oil and salt. Add the all-purpose flour and bread flour, then mix with the dough whisk or a wooden spoon until no dry streaks of flour remain.
- 3
Cover the bowl and let it rise for 45 minutes. After 45 minutes, uncover and slightly wet your hands. Starting at the top, use your wet hands to pull the top edge of the dough up and over the dough ball, working your way all around. This is a stretch and fold; it helps develop gluten and replaces traditional kneading. Cover again and let it sit in a warm place.
- 4
After 30 minutes, repeat the stretch and fold. Cover the bowl and do two more sets of stretches and folds, 30 minutes apart. After the 4th stretch and fold, cover the bowl and let it sit for 30 minutes.
- 5
At this stage, the dough should have doubled in size and feel smooth. It is now ready to use, or you can chill it overnight to use the next day.
- 6
For the toppings: Lightly oil a 9x13-inch metal cake pan. Place the focaccia base in the pan and gently stretch it with your fingers into all four corners. Cover and let the focaccia rise for about 1 hour.
- 7
Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- 8
Once the focaccia has risen for an hour, drizzle the surface with olive oil. Dimple the surface with your fingers, scatter the cheese in an even layer, dimple again, then layer the potato slices on top. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the crumbled bacon on top.
- 9
Bake in the preheated oven until the focaccia and cheese are golden brown and bubbly, 25 to 30 minutes.
- 10
Remove from the oven and let it sit in the pan for about 10 minutes, then carefully slide the focaccia onto a cutting board. Let it cool for an additional 10 minutes, then sprinkle the sliced scallions all over before slicing and serving.
- Calories 325.41 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 10.06 g Good Source 20%
- Carbohydrate 55.89 g 20%
- Total Fat 5.65 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 2.39 g Moderate 12%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 8.41 mg Low Source 3%
- Sodium 131.66 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 3.88 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 2.27 g --
- Added Sugars 1.98 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 80.25 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 3.01 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 80.3 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 1.56 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Cheddar, Bacon & Potato Focaccia is made with 12 ingredients and serves 10. It takes about 5 hrs 10 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Active Dry Yeast, All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, and Bread Flour. Each serving provides about 325.41 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cheddar, Bacon & Potato Focaccia made of?
- The main ingredients are Active Dry Yeast, All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Bread Flour, Fully Cooked Bacon. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cheddar, Bacon & Potato Focaccia?
- About 5 hrs 10 mins in total: 4 hrs 45 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 325.41 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cheddar, Bacon & Potato Focaccia easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 10 steps.
- Is Cheddar, Bacon & Potato Focaccia healthy?
- Cheddar, Bacon & Potato Focaccia has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 325.41 calories and 10.06 g of protein, or 20% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 131.66 mg (6% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.39 g (12% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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