Escalloped Potatoes

Name: Escalloped Potatoes
Ingredients: 6 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced (about 3 pounds); 6 to 8 bacon slices; 1 large onion, thinly sliced; 1/3 cup chopped fresh chives; 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese; 1 teaspoon salt; 3/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 cup butter or margarine; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 3 cups milk

10 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

6 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced (about 3 pounds)
6 to 8 bacon slices
1 large onion, thinly sliced
1/3 cup chopped fresh chives
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups milk

Directions

1

Bring potato and salted water to cover to a boil in a large saucepan over medium heat; reduce heat, and cook 8 minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside.
2

Cook bacon in a large skillet until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet. Drain on paper towels, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings in skillet. Crumble bacon, and set aside.
3

Saute onion in drippings in skillet over medium-high heat 15 minutes or until tender. Stir in bacon and chives.
4

Layer a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish with one-third of potato slices, one-third of onion mixture, and 2/3 cup cheese; sprinkle with 1/3 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Repeat twice.
5

Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat; whisk in flour until smooth. Cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Pour over potato mixture.
6

Bake at 400° for 35 minutes or until golden. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.