Jalapeno Popper Potato Gratin

By margiekyle

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound bacon
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 2 cups milk
• 4 ounces cream cheese
• 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
• salt and pepper to taste
• 4 jalapenos, thinly sliced
• 4 pounds potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Details

Servings 12
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 75mins
Adapted from closetcooking.com

Preparation

Step 1

Cook the bacon, set aside on paper towels to drain and crumble when cool.

Meanwhile, melt the butter in a pan over medium heat, cook until frothy, sprinkle in the flour and cook, stirring, until a light golden brown.

Mix in the milk and simmer, stirring, until it starts to thicken before adding the cheese, cooking until melted and seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

Spread some of the cheese sauce in the bottom of an 8 inch square baking pan topped with layers or potatoes, cheese sauce, bacon and sliced jalapenos, all finally topped with the cheddar cheese.

Bake in a preheated 350F/180C oven until the potatoes are tender, the sides are bubbling and the cheese on top is a light golden brown, about 45 minutes.
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Can be assembled and refrigerated the day before.