Elegant Scalloped Potatoes

Name: Elegant Scalloped Potatoes
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 10-12 servings.
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 whole milk; 12 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), cubed; 1/3 cup crumbled cooked bacon; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1/4 cup sliced green onions

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.

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 whole milk
12 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
1/3 cup crumbled cooked bacon
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup sliced green onions

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 13x9-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.

Editor's Note

This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Originally published as Elegant Scalloped Potatoes in Quick Cooking March/April 2004

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Lori G.

Jan 3, 2011

This recipe is delicious. Because I baked it with something else, I baked it at 375 degrees instead of 350. It was perfect!
lowcarbmargie

Jul 4, 2009

I made this recipe yesterday and my family loved it. I baked this dish 35 minutes instead of just 15 minutes. I'll be making this dish often.