Bacon And Swiss Au Gratin Potatoes

Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Ingredients

• 3 lbs potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick (about 6 medium potatoes)
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream (or milk is fine)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
• 2 cups swiss cheese, shredded
• 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• 2 butter a large casserole dish.
• 3 place potatoes in even layers in casserole dish. sprinkle with salt, pepper and garlic powder as you layer.
• 4 in a medium sauce pan, melt butter on medium heat. add flour and whisk. cook for about 1 minute. add milk and bacon and stir until slightly thickened. poor over potatoes and top with swiss cheese. cover and bake for 1 1/2 hours. uncover and broil, if desired. let sit for a few minutes and then dig in!
• 5 tip: keep your potatoes in a bowl of water until you are ready to use to prevent browning. and you don't have to peel your potatoes -- more vitamins that way. enjoy!