Decadent Three-Cheese and Bacon Au Gratin Potatoes

Potato Side Dish - Side Dish

This creamy, decadent dish has an overall mellow flavor but with sparks of tangy blue cheese and smoky bacon. Truly the perfect side dish for a special occasion meal.

Decadent Three-Cheese and Bacon Au Gratin Potatoes

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 1hr20 mins

Additional: 10 mins

Total: 1hr50 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Decadent Three-Cheese and Bacon Au Gratin Potatoes

Ingredients

cooking spray

4 slices smoked bacon

chopped

or more to taste

6 medium russet potatoes

thinly sliced

1 medium sweet yellow onion

thinly sliced

1 pinch garlic powder to taste

salt and ground black pepper to taste

½ cup crumbled blue cheese

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

¼ teaspoon dried thyme

1 ½ cups grated Cheddar cheese

1 ½ cups heavy cream

2 tablespoons butter

cut into small pieces

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.

Step 2

Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat turning occasionally until almost crispy 6 to 8 minutes. Drain bacon on paper towels.

Step 3

Layer 1/3 the potatoes in the bottom of the prepared baking dish leaving a few 'holes' so cream can seep between layers. Top with 1/2 the onion. Season with garlic powder salt and pepper. Top with 1/2 the blue cheese 1/2 the Parmesan cheese 1/2 the bacon and 1/2 the thyme. Sprinkle with 1/3 the Cheddar cheese.

Step 4

Repeat layering with remaining ingredients ending with remaining 1/3 Cheddar cheese.

Step 5

Pour heavy cream slowly over the top allowing to seep down to the bottom between layers. Dot the top with butter. Cover with aluminum foil.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven until potatoes are fork-tender 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

Step 7

Remove aluminum foil covering. Return to the oven and continue to bake uncovered until browned on top 10 to 15 minutes more. Remove from the oven and let cool 10 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Information

Decadent Three-Cheese and Bacon Au Gratin Potatoes

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 488.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 16.2g 32%

Carbohydrates: 31.4g 10%

Dietary Fiber: 3.8g 15%

Sugars: 2.1g

Fat: 33.9g 52%

Saturated Fat: 20.7g 103%

Cholesterol: 111.6mg 37%

Vitamin A Iu: 1097.2IU 22%

Niacin Equivalents: 5.7mg 44%

Vitamin B6: 0.6mg 35%

Vitamin C: 32.8mg 55%

Folate: 38.5mcg 10%

Calcium: 340.1mg 34%

Iron: 1.7mg 9%

Magnesium: 54.1mg 19%

Potassium: 807.3mg 23%

Sodium: 525.7mg 21%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 20%

Calories From Fat: 305

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.