Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes with Bacon

By tschnet1

Ingredients

• 1/2 stick butter
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cup milk
• 1 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tsp course-ground black pepper
• 1 Tbsp parsley flakes
• 1 tsp hot sauce
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 5-6 red or Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and sliced thin
• 2 cups cheddar cheese, divided
• 3 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1/2 tsp paprika, sweet mild

Details

Servings 1
Adapted from facebook.com

Preparation

Step 1

Slice onions into rings. Rinse potatoes; drain then thinly slice.

In a small pot, heat butter on medium heat until melted. Add flour. Whisk until smooth. Gradually add milk, cream, salt, black pepper, parsley flakes, 1 cup cheddar cheese and hot sauce.

Bring to a boil over med-high heat; stir constantly for 2 minutes or until thick.

Place lid on pot to keep warm

In a 2 qt. glass baking dish, layer potatoes and onion rings alternately starting ending with potatoes. Pour sauce over potatoes and onions.
Sprinkle remaining 1 cup cheddar cheese over top.

Bake at 350 for 1 hour, or until browned and bubbly.