Chipotle Scalloped Potatoes

By Tufgrlz

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup half-and-half
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 canned chipotle chile in adobo sauce
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 1/2 cups whipping cream
• Vegetable cooking spray
• 3 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/8-inch slices
• 1 cup (4 oz.) shredded sharp white Cheddar cheese
• 4 cooked bacon slices, crumbled

Details

Adapted from myrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 400°. Process first 6 ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth. Transfer mixture to a medium bowl, and stir in whipping cream.
2. Lightly grease a 13- x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Spread one-fourth of potatoes in a single layer in prepared dish; top with one-fourth of cream mixture. Repeat layers three more times with remaining potatoes and cream mixture.
3. Bake, covered, at 400° for 50 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle with cheese and bacon. Bake 20 minutes or until lightly browned and bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes.