CREAMY MOZZARELLA POTATO CASSEROLE WITH BACON

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Creamy Mozzarella Potato Casserole with Bacon image

Warm mozzarella always tastes good. But it's even better when it's made with a touch of cream cheese-and baked into a bacon-crumble potato casserole!

Provided by My Food and Family

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Time 1h30m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2-1/2 lb. baking potato es (about 7)
1/4 cup butter
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup flour
2-1/2 cups milk
1-3/4 cups KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA, divided
2 Tbsp. GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
6 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cooked, crumbled

Steps:

  • Cook potatoes in boiling water 20 min. or just until tender; drain. Return to pan; cover with cold water. Let stand until cooled.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in medium saucepan on medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir 2 min. Blend in flour; cook 1 min. Gradually add milk; cook 5 min. or until thickened, stirring constantly. Add 1-1/4 cups shredded cheese; cook and stir 1 min. or until melted. Stir in mustard.
  • Heat oven to 375°F. Peel potatoes; cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Layer alternately with cheese sauce in 2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray, ending with sauce.
  • Bake 25 to 30 min. or until heated through. Top with remaining cheeses and bacon; bake 5 min. or until shredded cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 340 mg, Carbohydrate 23 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 5 g, Protein 10 g

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