Scalloped Jalapeño Bacon Potatoes
A Little Personal History:
There are so many ways to make potatoes. They make for great side dishes and even a whole meal regardless your budget. Scalloped potatoes are served at some of the most expensive 4 star restaurants yet even those on a tight budget can enjoy 🙂 Here’s my favorite recipe that adds two other favorites of mine … bacon and hot peppers.
| Prep Time | 20 minuters |
| Cook Time | 45 minutes |
| Servings |
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Ingredients
- 4 slices bacon
- 4 large potatoes
- 1 medium onion thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 Jalapeño peppers finely chopped
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon granulated garlic or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 1/2 cups milk
- 1/3 cup flour
- 1 1/2 cups Cheddar cheese shredded
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup canned crispy onion bits optional
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Instructions
- Microwave or skillet cook bacon until 1/2 cooked; set aside on paper towels to absorb grease; pat dry. When cool, cut into bite sized pieces.
- Wash and peel potatoes. Cut into 1/2 inch slices OR use the 6mm or 8mm thick blade of a mandoline slicer. Transfer sliced potatoes to large plate.
- On cutting board, slice onion thinly and transfer to large plate of sliced potatoes.
- On cutting board, chop Jalapeño peppers fine. Transfer to small bowl and mix in nutmeg and granulated garlic or powder. Set aside.
- In large metal mixing bowl, whisk together milk and flour. Set aside. Re-whisk thoroughly just before use.
- Shred cheddar cheese and transfer to medium bowl.
- Mix together sea salt and pepper in small ramekin and set aside.
- Butter 2 Qt. casserole dish with butter and set aside remainder for sauce.
- Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil; add regular salt to the boiling water, then add the sliced potatoes and sliced onion.
- Return to boil and cook for 1 minute; in sink drain in colander and transfer to 2 Qt. casserole dish. Set aside.
- In medium cooking pot, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour/milk mixture until smooth. Reduce to medium low heat, stirring constantly for 3 minutes.
- Fold in cheese with spatula and or whisk and continue to stir until cheese melts.
- Stir in sea salt and pepper.
- Fold in chopped bacon. Thoroughly mix together.
- Evenly pour the sauce mixture into casserole with potatoes and spread mixture evenly through out.
- Sprinkle top with Jalapeño, nutmeg and garlic mixture.
- Preheated oven to 350°F, place casserole on middle rack uncovered and bake for 40 minutes.
- Remove from oven and optionally sprinkle top with crispy canned onions and bake for another 4-5 minutes.
- Allow to rest for 4 minutes and dig in!
- This makes a good accompaniment for French Onion Soup
Recipe Notes
Advanced Preparation:
- Steps 1-7 can be done day in advance, sealed with plastic wrap and refrigerated till ready to cook and bake.
- Steps 8-16 can be done morning of event, casserole dish sealed with plastic wrap and refrigerated till ready to bake.
Tips, Notes, and Variations:
- Depending on your taste buds, 1 1/2 cups Parmesan cheese, freshly grated, can be substituted for shredded cheddar cheese .
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