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Scalloped Potatoes with Bacon and Chives

This delightful recipe is easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 8
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 small sweet yellow onion diced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
  • Sea Salt and Freshly Cracked Pepper to taste
  • 2 ½ pounds about 3 large russet potatoes, peeled & sliced 1/8 inch thick
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • ¼ cup Bacon crumbles
  • fresh chives snipped

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
  2. Melt the butter in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and tender, about 4 minutes.
  3. Add the garlic, thyme, sea salt, and freshly cracked pepper, to taste, and cook, stirring constantly, for 30 seconds.
  4. Add the sliced potatoes, chicken broth, cream, and bay leaves then bring to a simmer.
  5. Cover, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer until the potatoes are almost tender (a knife can be slipped into and out of a potato with some resistance) for about 10-15 minutes.
  6. Discard the bay leaves.
  7. Pour the mixture into an 8-inch baking dish that's been coated with cooking spray.
  8. Sprinkle the top evenly with cheese.
  9. Place into the oven and bake until the cream is bubbling around the edges and the top is golden brown, about 15-20 minutes.
  10. Cool for 10 minutes then top with crumbled bacon and freshly snipped chives. Enjoy!