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Loaded Potatoes Au Gratin

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Total Time:
1 hr 50 mins
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Skill Level:
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Servings:
6 Servings

You’ll never want to make regular ol’ mashed again after trying these Loaded Potatoes Au Grain—layers of potatoes, our savory Hickory Smoked View More expand_more

You’ll never want to make regular ol’ mashed again after trying these Loaded Potatoes Au Grain—layers of potatoes, our savory Hickory Smoked Bacon, and three melty cheeses baked until golden brown. The perfect make-ahead holiday dish that will have everyone begging for seconds!

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Loaded Potatoes Au Gratin
alarm
Total Time:
1 hr 50 mins
school
Skill Level:
Beginner
restaurant_menu
Servings:
6 Servings

Ingredients


Product ImageHickory Smoked Bacon, Classic Cut
16 ounces
Farmland Hickory Smoked Bacon, Classic Cut, Diced
16 ounces
3
Large Idaho Potatoes, Sliced Thin
3
1 cup
Yellow Onion, Sliced Thin
1 cup
32 ounces
Heavy Cream
32 ounces
1/2 cup
Romano Cheese, Grated
1/2 cup
1/2 cup
White Cheddar Cheese, Shredded
1/2 cup
1/2 teaspoon
Ground Nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon
3 tablespoons
Cornstarch
3 tablespoons
2 cups
Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Shredded
2 cups
1/2 cup
Scallions, Sliced Thin
1/2 cup

Directions


  1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF.

  2. Render the bacon over medium-high heat until crispy. Drain on paper towels and reserve.

  3. While the bacon is rendering, bring the cream to a simmer, whisk in the Romano, white cheddar cheese, and nutmeg, and bring to a simmer.

  4. Combine the cornstarch with 3 tablespoons of water and whisk into the cheese sauce to thicken.

  5. Remove from the heat and reserve.

  6. Grease a 9x9 baking dish.

  7. Layer the 1/3 of the potatoes topped with 1/3 of the onions, 1/4 of the bacon, and 1/3 of the cheese sauce.

  8. Repeat two more times, then cover with foil and bake for about an hour, or until the potatoes are just tender.

  9. Remove the foil, top with the sharp cheddar and bake for another 30 minutes, or until the cheese is just beginning to brown and the potatoes are fork tender.

  10. Remove the potatoes from the oven and top with remaining bacon and scallions. Serve immediately.

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Ingredients


16 ounces
Farmland Hickory Smoked Bacon, Classic Cut, Diced
16 ounces
3
Large Idaho Potatoes, Sliced Thin
3
1 cup
Yellow Onion, Sliced Thin
1 cup
32 ounces
Heavy Cream
32 ounces
1/2 cup
Romano Cheese, Grated
1/2 cup
1/2 cup
White Cheddar Cheese, Shredded
1/2 cup
1/2 teaspoon
Ground Nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon
3 tablespoons
Cornstarch
3 tablespoons
2 cups
Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Shredded
2 cups
1/2 cup
Scallions, Sliced Thin
1/2 cup

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