potatoes au gratin with crispy bacon
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This is a wonderful side to serve with any selection of roasts,steaks,chicken,turkey or ham.If you love potatoes,cheese and bacon,you're going to love this dish!
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prep time
30 Min
cook time
45 Min
method
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yield
12 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter, unsalted
- 4 medium leek washed and sliced thin
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons thyme, leaves fresh & chopped
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 2 1/4 cups chicken stock, light
- 8 ounces gruyere cheese shredded
- 4 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 pound bacon, cooked crisp
- 5 pounds russet potatoes peeled and sliced 1/8 inch thick.
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
How To Make potatoes au gratin with crispy bacon
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Step 1Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Using a large dutch oven or a large non- stick skillet,melt the butter until it starts to bubble,sauté the leeks and garlic until tender,about 3-4 minutes. Add the salt,pepper,thyme,sauté for 1 minute. Add the chicken stock,cream and potatoes,cook for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are just about fork tender.
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Step 2Transfer to a 13 by 9 casserole dish,sprinkle the top with the shredded cheese, crispy crumbled bacon and panko bread crumb, bake for 15-20 minutes or until the edges are bubbling and the top is golden brown.
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Step 3Let the casserole set for 5-6 minutes and then,DIG IN ! Enjoy! :)
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