BACON & CHEESE SCALLOPED POTATOES

Bacon & Cheese Scalloped Potatoes image

Provided by Claudine Tijerina

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

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4 tsp butter, cold
1/4 c all purpose flour
1 1/2 c milk, 2%
1 1/2 c heavy cream
1 tsp salt
1 Tbsp black pepper
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1 Tbsp parsley flakes
1 tsp hot sauce
1 medium yellow onion, sliced
4 medium russet potatoes, thinly sliced
2 c cheddar cheese
6 slice bacon, cooked & crumbled
1/2 tsp paprika, sweet mild

Steps:

1. Slice onions into rings
2. Rinse potatoes & drain then thinly slice.
3. In a small pot, heat butter on medium heat until melted. Add flour. Whisk until smooth. Gradually add milk, cream, salt, 1/2 tsp. black pepper, ground nutmeg, 1/2 tsp. parsley flakes, 1c. cheddar cheese & hot sauce. Bring to a boil & stir constantly for 2 minutes or until thick. Place lid on pot to keep warm.
4. In a 2 qt. glass baking dish, layer potatoes & onion rings alternately starting & ending with potatoes. Pour sauce over potatoes & onions. Add remaining spices & cheddar cheese. Bake at 350 for 65 minutes. Crumble bacon on top & enjoy.