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Cheesy Bacon Potato Casserole

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1h 40min

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8 servings

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This indulgent Cheesy Bacon Potato Casserole takes comfort food to the next level. Tender slices of potato are layered with a rich, creamy cheese sauce, and crispy bacon bits for added flavor and texture. Topped with a golden breadcrumb crust, this casserole offers a perfect balance of creamy, cheesy, and crunchy. It's an irresistible side dish for family dinners, potlucks, or holiday gatherings, sure to please bacon and potato lovers alike.

Nutrition Facts

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Fiber
Sugar
3 g
3 g
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Ingredients

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Steps

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1
Preheat oven

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.

2
Cook bacon

In a large skillet, cook bacon until crispy. Drain on paper towels, then crumble.

3
Prepare potatoes

Peel potatoes and slice them thinly (about 1/8 inch thick).

4
Make roux

In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.

5
Add milk

Gradually whisk in milk. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens.

6
Add cheese

Remove from heat. Stir in cheddar cheese until melted.

7
Season sauce

Stir in salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.

8
Layer potatoes

Arrange half of the potato slices in the baking dish.

9
Add first layers

Pour half of the cheese sauce over the potatoes. Sprinkle with half of the crumbled bacon.

10
Complete layers

Repeat with remaining potatoes, cheese sauce, and bacon.

11
Prepare topping

In a small bowl, mix breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.

12
Add topping

Sprinkle breadcrumb mixture evenly over the casserole.

13
Bake casserole

Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden brown.

14
Rest and serve

Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving.

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