Elegant Scalloped Potatoes

Originally published as Elegant Scalloped Potatoes in Quick Cooking March/April 2004, p29 I wanted a different side dish one night, so I dressed up my usual scalloped potatoes with bacon, green onion and extra cheese. Microwaving speeds things up, but you can save even more time by preparing it a day early.

Category: Side Dish

Cuisine: not set

Ready in 45 minutes
by rotts4me

Ingredients

8 large baking potatoes

6 tablespoons butter cubed

6 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 to 2 teaspoons garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

3-1/2 cups milk

12 ounces process cheese Velveeta, cubed

1/3 cup cooked bacon crumbled

1 cup cheddar cheese shredded

1/4 cup green onions sliced


Directions

Scrub and pierce potatoes; place on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave on high for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Cool slightly. In a saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, garlic powder, salt and pepper until smooth; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add the process cheese and bacon; stir until cheese is melted. Remove from the heat; set aside. Cut potatoes into 1/4-in. slices. Place a third of the slices in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish; top with a third of the cheese sauce. Repeat layers twice. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese and onions. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted.

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