Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes And Bacon

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 5 large potatoes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 1/2 cup green onion, chopped
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1/3 cup flour
• 3 1/2 cups milk
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 6 slices bacon
• garlic salt

Recipe

• 1 cook bacon until done, but not crispy. set aside on paper towels to absorb grease and pat dry. cut into bite sized pieces when cool.
• 2 wash potatoes. bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. add salt to the boiling water, then add the potatoes. cook for 10-15 minutes in boiling water (the potatoes will finish cooking in the oven). set aside and allow to cool. once you're able to work with the half-cooked potatoes, slice them into 1/2" pieces.
• 3 in saucepan, melt butter. saute the onion slices until just tender; remove from pan and set aside. making sure you still have enough butter in your pan, stir in flour and milk, whisking until smooth. cook over low heat, stirring/whisking constantly for 1 minute. add cheese and continue to stir until cheese melts. stir in 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. mix in bacon.
• 4 in a buttered 9x13 quart casserole, layer potatoes, onion, and cheese mixture. continue to add layers until about one inch from the top, finishing off the top layer with the cheese mixture.
• 5 bake in a preheated 350°f oven, covered, for 45 minutes. take the cover off of the casserole dish, sprinkle with green onions, and bake for another 5 minutes uncovered. sprinkle lightly with garlic salt before serving, if desired.