Best 3 Cheddar Bacon Scalloped Potatoes Recipes

Cheesy, crispy, and packed with flavor, cheddar bacon scalloped potatoes are a classic comfort food perfect for any occasion. Whether you're hosting a holiday gathering, a cozy dinner party, or simply looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, this dish is sure to be a hit. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a creamy, cheesy potato casserole that will have everyone asking for seconds.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

CHEDDAR BACON SCALLOPED POTATOES

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Traditional scalloped potatoes are made extra tasty in this potato recipe with a velvety cheese sauce made from evaporated milk, plus cheese and bacon.

Provided by rochelle_gee

Categories Potato

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/2 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 -3 lbs potatoes (6 medium)
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper (to taste)
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
2 green onions, thinly sliced

Steps:

Place potatoes in large saucepan. Cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook over medium-high heat for 8 to 10 minutes or until just fork tender; drain.
Meanwhile, melt butter in medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt and pepper. Gradually stir in evaporated milk, water and 1/3 cup bacon. Cook for about 8 to 10 minutes, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. Remove from heat. Stir in 1 1/2 cups cheese and green onion.
Layer half of potatoes in ungreased 3-quart microwave-safe dish. Pour half of sauce over potatoes. Top with remaining potatoes and sauce. Top with remaining cheese and bacon. Microwave uncovered on HIGH (100%) power for 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 584.5, Fat 39.8, SaturatedFat 19.9, Cholesterol 97.1, Sodium 854.7, Carbohydrate 36.1, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 1.5, Protein 21.3

BACON AND CHEDDAR SCALLOPED POTATOES

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Categories Potato Casserole/Gratin

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

5 large Russet potatoes (baking size), peeled and thinly sliced to 1/8" thickness
1 sweet onion, finely chopped
4 Tbs butter
1/4 cup flour
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
3/4 cup heavy cream
2 cups freshly grated cheddar cheese
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp paprika, plus additional for garnish
1 cup cooked & crumbled bacon

Steps:

Wash potatoes; peel, slice, and set aside. In a large skillet or medium size saucepan, melt butter over med/low heat. Add your finely chopped onion; increase heat to medium, and cook for several minutes. *You may want to add an additional Tbs butter during this process. When onions are very tender, sprinkle with 1/4 cup flour, stirring as you go. Slowly whisk in chicken stock. Heat until lightly bubbling. Whisk in cream and cheddar cheese, quickly stirring as you go. Reduce heat to very low, and season with salt, pepper, and paprika. *Taste to see if you'd like more salt. Layer half of your sliced potatoes in shallow casserole dish, so that they are overlapping each other. Spoon half of your onion/cheese sauce on top. Sprinkle with a small amount of paprika. Repeat with remaining half of potatoes, onion/cheese sauce, small amount of paprika. Top with 1 cup cooked/crumbled bacon. Cover with foil. Bake at 375 degrees for 1 hour; removing foil last 10 minutes, so that potatoes and sauce can brown a bit. Best served piping hot

CHEDDAR BACON SCALLOPED POTATOES

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Categories Vegetable

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

6 slices turkey bacon
2 - 2 1/2 pounds potaotes, unpeeled and thinly sliced
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 can evaporated lowfat milk
1 cup water
2 cups (8ounces) shredded 2% cheddar cheese, divided
2 green onions, sliced

Steps:

Place potatoes in large saucepan. Cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook over medium-high heat for 8 to 10 minutes or until just fork tender. Drain. Meanwhile, heat butter in medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt, and pepper. Gradually stir in evaporated milk, water and 1/3 cup bacon. Cook for about 8 to 10 minutes, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. Remove from heat. Stir in 1 1/2 cups cheese and green onion. Layer half of potatoes in ungreasewd 3 quart microwave-safe dish. Pour half of sauce over potatoes. Top with remaining potatoes and sauce. Top with remaining cheese and bacon. Microwave uncovered on high power for 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Tips:

For optimal flavor, use freshly grated cheddar cheese. Pre-shredded cheese often contains additives that can affect the taste and texture of the dish.
If you don't have heavy cream, you can use a mixture of milk and butter. For every 1 cup of heavy cream, use 3/4 cup of milk and 1/4 cup of melted butter.
To make sure the potatoes are cooked evenly, slice them to a uniform thickness. This will help them cook at the same rate.
Don't overcook the potatoes. They should be tender but still slightly firm in the center.
For a crispy topping, sprinkle some Panko breadcrumbs on top of the potatoes before baking.
Garnish the finished dish with fresh parsley or chives for a pop of color and flavor.

Conclusion:

Cheddar bacon scalloped potatoes are a classic side dish that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. Whether you are serving them for a weeknight dinner or a special holiday meal, these potatoes are sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a delicious and comforting side dish, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!