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Loaded Scalloped Potatoes

A creamy and cheesy potato dish loaded with flavor and topped with crispy bacon and green onions.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Potatoes
  • 4 large Russet Potatoes peeled and thinly sliced
Cheese Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Butter unsalted
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 cups Milk whole or 2%
  • 2 cups Cheddar Cheese shredded
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
Toppings
  • 6 slices Bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 1/4 cup Green Onions sliced

Method
 

Prepare the Potatoes
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large baking dish, layer half of the sliced potatoes.
Make the Cheese Sauce
  1. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
  2. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until bubbly.
  3. Gradually add the milk, whisking constantly until thickened.
  4. Stir in the cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Assemble the Dish
  1. Pour half of the cheese sauce over the first layer of potatoes.
  2. Add the remaining potatoes and top with the rest of the cheese sauce.
  3. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.
  4. Remove the foil, sprinkle with crumbled bacon, and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Serve
  1. Let cool for a few minutes, then garnish with sliced green onions before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 15gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add cooked diced ham or additional types of cheese.

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