Loaded Scalloped Potatoes With Bacon Food

LOADED SCALLOPED POTATOES WITH BACON, CHEDDAR & CHIVES

Steps:

• Position racks in upper and lower third of oven; preheat to 425 degrees F.
• Toss potatoes with oil in a large bowl until well coated. Divide between 2 large baking sheets and spread in an even layer. Roast, rotating the pans from top to bottom about halfway through, until tender and beginning to brown, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently, until just crisp, about 3 minutes. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate. Add onion to the pan; cook, stirring frequently, until very soft and golden brown, 5 to 8 minutes. Add flour, salt and pepper; cook, stirring, for 1 minute more. Add milk; cook, stirring and scraping up any brown bits at the bottom of the pan. Increase heat to medium-high; cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens and bubbles, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
• When the potatoes are done, remove them from the oven. Preheat the broiler.
• Transfer half the potatoes to a 2-quart broiler-safe baking dish. Spread half the sauce over the potatoes and top with 1/4 cup cheese and 2 tablespoons chives. Add the remaining potatoes, sauce and cheese. Top with the bacon. Broil, watching carefully, until the sauce is bubbling and the cheese is beginning to brown, 1 to 5 minutes depending on your broiler. Let stand 10 minutes. Serve topped with the remaining 2 tablespoons chives.

FULLY LOADED SCALLOPED POTATOES

Steps:

• Cook potatoes in boiling water in saucepan 25 min. or just until tender; drain. Cool. Meanwhile, cook bacon as directed on package.
• Heat oven to 350°F. Crumble bacon; reserve 1/4 cup. Cut potatoes into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Whisk flour and milk in large bowl until blended. Stir in sour cream. Add potatoes, remaining bacon and 2 Tbsp. chives; stir to evenly coat potatoes.
• Pour into 2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray; top with cheese.
• Bake 30 to 35 min. or until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining chives and reserved bacon.

BACON SCALLOPED POTATOES

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour and salt until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened., In a greased 1-qt. baking dish, layer the potatoes and onions. Pour white sauce over the top. Cover and bake at 350° for 65-75 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Sprinkle with bacon.

LOADED SCALLOPED POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Generously butter a 3-quart casserole dish.
• Cook the bacon until crispy, reserving 2 tablespoons of the drippings. Drain and crumble.
• Place the butter and bacon drippings in a large microwave-safe dish (I use a 1-quart pyrex measuring cup). Microwave on high until butter is melted.
• Stir in flour and whisk until smooth. Microwave on high for 2 minute, stopping half way through to stir. Slowly whisk in the hot milk. Return to microwave and cook for two or three more minutes on high, stirring occasionally, until mixture thickens slightly. Stir in salt, cayenne, and nutmeg.
• Spread a third of the sliced potatoes evenly in the bottom of the buttered casserole dish. Sprinkle evenly with a third of the cheese, 1/3 cup green onions, and a third of the crumbled bacon. Spread evenly with a third of the sauce. Repeat to make 3 layers, except do not put cheese on the top layer.
• Cover tightly with foil and bake for 1 hour or until potatoes are tender.
• Remove foil and sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Bake until cheese is bubbly.
• Let sit 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

BACON-TOPPED LOADED POTATOES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 1 1/2-quart casserole with cooking spray. In casserole, stir sauce mix, water, milk, cream cheese and garlic powder with whisk until blended. Stir in potatoes.
• Bake uncovered 30 to 35 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Allow to stand 5 minutes to thicken. Stir; sprinkle with bacon and onions.

SCALLOPED POTATOES WITH CANADIAN BACON

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Spray bottom and sides of 8 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
• Alternate thin layers of potatoes, onions, bacon and cheese, seasoning each layer with salt, pepper and garlic. (Do not add bacon to top layer). When all ingredients are used, pour heavy cream over the top.
• Cover pan with lid or aluminum foil and bake for about 45 minutes.
• Uncover and return to oven for 10-15 minutes or until top is golden brown.

SCALLOPED POTATOES WITH BACON AND ONIONS

Steps:

• Cook potatoes in boiling water in saucepan 15 min. or until tender; drain. Cool slightly; cut into thin slices.
• Heat oven to 350ºF. Cook and stir bacon in large nonstick skillet on medium heat until done. Remove from skillet; set aside.
• Add oil and onions to skillet; cook 3 to 5 min. or until onions are crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Gradually stir in broth; cook 1 to 2 min. or until heated through, stirring frequently. Add Neufchatel and pepper; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until Neufchatel is completely melted and sauce is well blended. Remove from heat.
• Layer half each of the potatoes, Neufchatel sauce, Swiss cheese and bacon in shallow 2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray. Repeat layers.
• Bake 45 min. or until heated through.