Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
This Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes with Bacon recipe is a classic cozy side dish, dressed up to be extra decadent.
Servings: 6
Calories: 597kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 large yellow onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- 6 medium white potatoes thinly sliced
- Salt & Fresh ground black pepper
- 8 slices bacon chopped & cooked crisp
- 1 cup gruyere cheese grated
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4.5 oz small wheel of brie cheese sliced
- Fresh chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F. Grease an 8x8 inch baking dish. Set aside.
- In a small saucepan, over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add the onions, garlic and thyme and cook for about 3 minutes, until the onions are tender. Set aside.
- Layer 1/3 of the potato slices in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Season with a sprinkle of salt and pepper.
- Place ½ of the onion mixture evenly over the top of the potato layer.
- Sprinkle ½ of the bacon evenly over the onion mixture.
- Sprinkle ½ of the grated gruyere cheese over the top of the bacon layer.
- Repeat these layers.
- Place the remaining 1/3 of the potatoes evenly on top.
- Pour the cream over the top. Cover with tin foil and bake for 1 hour.
- Uncover and place the slices of brie cheese over the top of the potatoes. Cook for 30-35 minutes more, until the brie has melted and the potatoes are fork tender.
- Serve sprinkled with fresh chopped parsley if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 597kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 537mg | Potassium: 917mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1160IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 327mg | Iron: 2mg