Loaded Scalloped Potatoes

By srumbel

Bacon, sour cream, cheese, chives and all your favorite baked potato toppings come together for one unforgettable side dish! This will become a family favorite!
from chef-in-training.com

Ingredients

• 8 cup Golden potatoes, thinly sliced
• Sauce
• 6 Tablespoons butter
• 6 Tablespoons flour
• 3 cups half and half
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 1/2 cups cheddar grated cheese
• 2 cups cooked and crumbled bacon
• 1/3 cup chopped chives

Preparation

Step 1

In a large pot, boil thinly sliced potatoes in salted water for 8 to 10 minutes until potatoes are tender. Drain and set aside.
In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour and cook for 1 minute. Add half and half, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Cook until sauce comes to a low boil. Remove from heat and stir in sour cream. Then stir in the ½ cup cheddar cheese.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Spray a 9x13 baking dish with vegetable spray.
Place ⅓ of the potatoes on the bottom of baking dish.
Spoon ⅓ of the sauce over potatoes.
Next sprinkle ⅓ of the 2 cups of the cheddar cheese over the sauce.
Next sprinkle ⅓ of the bacon over the cheese.
Next sprinkle ⅓ of the chives over the bacon.
Repeat this process 2 more times.
Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees F for 45 to 50 minutes. Remove foil and return to the oven for 5 more minutes.
Remove from oven and serve