Cheese Scalloped Potatoes: Indulgent Comfort Food with Turkey Bacon
A delicious blend of creamy cheese and crispy turkey bacon that elevates traditional scalloped potatoes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Sides
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar recommended)
- 1/2 cup turkey bacon, chopped
- 2 cups milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat, then add flour to create a roux.
- Gradually whisk in milk, cooking until thickened.
- Stir in cheese, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until melted.
- Layer half of the potatoes in a greased baking dish, followed by half of the cheese sauce and half of the turkey bacon.
- Repeat layers ending with cheese sauce on top.
- Bake uncovered for 1 hour or until potatoes are tender and the top is golden.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the cheese sauce.
- Experiment with different cheeses for varied flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg