Loaded Scalloped Potatoes (Print)
Tender sliced potatoes layered with creamy sauce, melted cheddar cheese, and crispy bacon, topped with fresh chives.
# Ingredients:
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter.
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3 cloves garlic, minced.
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4 tablespoons all-purpose flour.
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2 cups low sodium chicken broth.
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2 cups heavy cream.
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1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste.
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1/2 teaspoon pepper, or to taste.
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1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg.
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3 pounds potatoes (Russet or Yukon Gold), sliced 1/8 inch thin.
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4 cups shredded cheddar cheese.
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12 slices bacon, fried and crumbled.
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2 tablespoons chopped chives.
# Directions:
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C).
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Melt the butter in a saucepan or skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until aromatic.
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Sprinkle the flour over the garlic/butter then whisk well until combined. Add the chicken broth and whisk until combined into a thick paste.
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Cook for another minute while stirring, then add the heavy cream and whisk until smooth. Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Continue cooking for 2 more minutes until sauce simmers and thickens. Remove from heat.
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Spread couple ladlefuls of sauce over the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Layer a third of the sliced potatoes, top with sauce, a third of the cheese and a third of the bacon.
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Repeat layering two more times with remaining potatoes, sauce, cheese and bacon. Sprinkle half the chives on top.
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Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake another 45 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender.
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Garnish with remaining chives and serve warm.
# Notes:
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Can be assembled a day ahead and refrigerated.
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Use mandoline for even potato slices.
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Start with generous sauce layer to prevent sticking.