Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes

hands.matt
hands.matt @cook_3355319
North Carolina

I hadn't had scalloped potatoes in so long. My great-grandma used to make them every Easter, but I had a hankerin' for them and tossed these together. I used a food processor to grate a brick of cheddar, which really makes a HUGE difference. If you can, use fresh cheddar, not pre-shredded.

Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes

I hadn't had scalloped potatoes in so long. My great-grandma used to make them every Easter, but I had a hankerin' for them and tossed these together. I used a food processor to grate a brick of cheddar, which really makes a HUGE difference. If you can, use fresh cheddar, not pre-shredded.

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Ingredients

  1. 3 largeWhite Potatoes (thinly sliced)
  2. 4 sliceThick Cut Bacon (1/2-inch slices)
  3. 1/4 tspGround Black Pepper
  4. 1/4 tspSalt
  5. 1 1/2 tbspAll-Purpose Flour
  6. 2 cupMilk
  7. 1 1/4 cupShredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F.

  2. 2

    In a large skillet over medium heat, add sliced bacon. Stirring often, cook for 7 minutes or until fat has rendered out and bacon is just starting to crisp up.

  3. 3

    Stir in flour with the bacon and residual fat to form a wet roux. When flour is incorporated, stir in pepper, salt, and milk until thickened cream forms.

  4. 4

    Add sliced potatoes to the cream mixture and stir in gently until potatoes are fully coated. Transfer skillet contents to a medium baking dish and top with shredded cheddar.

  5. 5

    Cover baking dish with foil and bake at 350°F for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake at 425°F for another 15-20, or until potatoes are soft (test with a fork) and cheese is beginning to brown on top.

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Comments (3)

danielzrob
danielzrob @cook_3234697
This really turned out great, my family ate so much of this. I did add a layer of cheese in the middle before the baking.

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