POTATOES AU GRATIN WITH FENNEL AND BACON
Delectable creamy Au Gratin Potatoes are enhanced with subtle flavors of fennel and bacon. Caution: this recipe will make people break your door down for some more. I never measure unless baking, always use eyeball judgement, so feel free to adjust to your personal feel and taste. To create a more crispy top, sprinkle some Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs over the top when there is about 15 minutes left to cook.
Provided by TX_Brad
Categories Side Dish Casseroles Potato Casserole
Time 2h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Fry bacon in a large skillet until browned. Drain on paper towels. Chop or crumble, and set aside.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour until smooth and starting to bubble. Gradually whisk in milk while stirring constantly so that no lumps form. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened, about 5 minutes. Season with white pepper, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Remove from the heat and stir in the cheese until smooth, adding a handful at a time. Set aside.
- Use 1/3 of the potatoes to make a layer in the bottom of a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with 1/3 of the fennel, 1/3 of the bacon and 1/3 of the basil. Pour about 1/3 of the cheese sauce over everything. Repeat layers two more times or until you run out of room. Cover the dish with a lid or aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 1 1/2 hours. Remove the cover during the last 30 minutes to allow the top to brown if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 497 calories, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 87.3 mg, Fat 30.5 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 22.8 g, SaturatedFat 16.6 g, Sodium 779.8 mg, Sugar 5.2 g
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kiprutto murgor
[email protected]I loved this recipe! The potatoes au gratin were so flavorful and creamy. The fennel and bacon added a nice smokiness and depth of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
CHEF BRIANz
[email protected]This recipe was perfect! The potatoes au gratin were delicious, and the fennel and bacon added a nice touch of flavor. The cheese sauce was nice and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.
Cerrylino “cerbits” Bitagara
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too expensive for me, but it was worth it. The potatoes au gratin were delicious! The fennel and bacon added a nice touch of flavor, and the cheese sauce was nice and creamy. I will definitely be making this again, but I'll prob
Ha Mial
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too time-consuming for me, but it was worth it. The potatoes au gratin were delicious! The fennel and bacon added a nice touch of flavor, and the cheese sauce was nice and creamy. I will definitely be making this again, but I'll
Viktor Morra
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of fennel, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I'm glad I did! The fennel flavor was subtle, and it really complemented the other flavors in the dish. The potatoes were cooked perfectly, and the cheese sauce was rich and creamy
Lukyamuzi Jalia
[email protected]This was my first time making potatoes au gratin, and it turned out great! The fennel and bacon added a lot of flavor, and the cheese sauce was nice and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.
christian tustervatn
[email protected]This recipe was a bit of a disappointment. The fennel and bacon were good, but the potatoes were undercooked and the cheese sauce was too thick. I think I'll stick to my old potatoes au gratin recipe.
Cathlene Laporre
[email protected]I thought this recipe was just okay. The fennel and bacon were good, but the cheese sauce was a bit bland. I think I would have liked it better if I had used a different type of cheese, like Gruyère or Parmesan.
Mark Hilton
[email protected]This dish was a bit too rich for my taste, but my husband loved it. The fennel and bacon were a nice touch, and the potatoes were cooked perfectly. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who enjoys rich and creamy dishes.
Md Zuber
[email protected]The cheese and cream sauce was rich and flavorful, and the fennel and bacon added a nice touch of smokiness and sweetness. The potatoes were cooked perfectly, and the whole dish was very easy to make. I will definitely be making this again!
Zauma Muhammad
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and resulted in a delicious and creamy dish. The fennel and bacon added a unique twist to the classic potatoes au gratin. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a flavorful and comforting side di
Chinecherm Vanessa
[email protected]I've made potatoes au gratin many times before, but adding fennel and bacon took it to the next level. The fennel gave it a nice crunch and a hint of sweetness, while the bacon added a savory smokiness. It was a hit with my family and friends, and I'
Christian Sanakey
[email protected]Potatoes au gratin with fennel and bacon was an explosion of flavors in my mouth! The fennel added a subtle anise flavor that perfectly complemented the richness of the cheese and cream, while the bacon added a smoky depth of flavor. My family and fr