bacon potatoes au gratin

Greenwood, AR
Updated on Oct 28, 2014

This is a recipe derived from Ree Drummonds own "Perfect Potatoes Au Gratin" recipe. I added the bacon, yellow onion, seasoned salt, green onion, and paprika. I also use just a smigeon more salt and ground pepper to taste. Enjoy.

prep time 25 Min
cook time 55 Min
method Bake
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound thick bacon, cooked & chopped
  • 4 medium baking potatoes
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons all purpous flour
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/3 medium yellow onion
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt or seasonall
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup sharp chedder cheese
  • 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional)

How To Make bacon potatoes au gratin

  • Step 1
    Scrub and clean the potatoes. Slice into 1/4 inch slices. Quarter each slice into 4 pieces. Cover with 1 inch of water in a medium bowl. Refrigerate.
  • Step 2
    Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Smear sofened butter all over the bottom of 13 by 9 baking dish.
  • Step 3
    In a med. size skillett, add 2 TBLS. butter and satee the chopped onion on med./low heat for 2 to 3 minutes. (stirring occasionally) Set aside to cool. After onion is cooled, dip with a slotted spoon and drain into a seperate bowl with a paper towel in the bottom. Set aside.
  • Step 4
    In a serparate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, milk, flour, minced garlic, salt, seasoned salt, and black pepper.
  • Step 5
    Spread 1/3 of the potatoes in bottom of baking dish. Pour 1/3 of heavy cream mixture evenly over the potatoes. Sprinkle 1/3 of the chopped yellow onion across the pan. Repeat this process two more times.
  • Step 6
    Cover dish with foil, and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for 20 more minutes, or until potatoes are golden brown and really bubbling.
  • Step 7
    Add grated sharp cheese to the top of the potatoes evenly and bake for 3 to 5 more minutes. The cheese should be melted and bubbly.
  • Step 8
    Add the chopped green onions and paprika if desired. Serve

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Culture: French
Method: Bake
Ingredient: Potatoes

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