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Cheddar-Bacon au Gratin Potatoes

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Updated Feb 22, 2019
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Loaded with Yukon Gold potatoes, sharp cheddar cheese and plenty of bacon, this deliciously cheesy, creamy au gratin potato bake has everything you’re looking for in a crowd-pleasing tater dish. Perfect for Easter brunch or any special weekend meal, this is a recipe you’ll want to have handy always.

Cheddar-Bacon au Gratin Potatoes

  • Prep Time 30 min
  • Total 2 hr 0 min
  • Ingredients 10
  • Servings 10
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 bunch green onions, sliced (greens and white separated) (about 3/4 cup)
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
  • 3 cups half-and-half
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (6 oz)
  • 6 medium boiling or baking potatoes, peeled, cut in half lengthwise and thinly sliced (2 lb)
  • 1 cup chopped cooked bacon
  • 1/2 cup Progresso™ original crispy panko bread crumbs

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Step 
    2
    In 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Cook green onion whites in butter about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Stir in flour, salt and red pepper. Cook and stir about 30 seconds or until bubbly; remove from heat.
  • Step 
    3
    Stir in half-and-half and cheese. Return to medium heat; cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened and cheese is melted.
  • Step 
    4
    In large bowl, mix potatoes and bacon. Spread mixture in baking dish. Pour cheese sauce evenly over potatoes.
  • Step 
    5
    Bake 1 hour. Sprinkle bread crumbs onto potatoes. Bake 10 to 15 minutes longer or until top is browned and bubbly and potatoes are tender. Let stand 15 minutes before serving. Top with remaining green onion greens before serving.

Nutrition

320 Calories
19g Total Fat
11g Protein
27g Total Carbohydrate
5g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
320
Calories from Fat
170
Total Fat
19g
29%
Saturated Fat
11g
54%
Trans Fat
1/2g
Cholesterol
55mg
19%
Sodium
440mg
18%
Potassium
480mg
14%
Total Carbohydrate
27g
9%
Dietary Fiber
1g
6%
Sugars
5g
Protein
11g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
15%
15%
Vitamin C
10%
10%
Calcium
20%
20%
Iron
4%
4%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 1 High-Fat Meat; 2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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