Bacon And Swiss Au Gratin Potatoes Recipe

Ingredients for Bacon And Swiss Au Gratin Potatoes

• 6 slices bacon
• 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
• Butter
• Sweet Onion
• All Purpose Flour
• Milk
• 1/4 cup grated Swiss cheese
• Dry Mustard
• Cayenne Pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Ground Black Pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

How to Make Bacon And Swiss Au Gratin Potatoes

1. Cook bacon until crispy. Remove bacon from pan, reserving 2 tablespoons of bacon grease.
2. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
3. Peel and thinly slice 2 pounds of Yukon Gold potatoes (or leave skins on).
4. In a large bowl, toss potatoes with 2 tablespoons of bacon grease, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
5. Layer half of the potatoes in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
6. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups of heavy cream, 1/2 cup grated Gruyere cheese, 1/4 cup grated Swiss cheese, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon onion powder.
7. Pour half of the cream mixture over the potatoes in the baking dish.
8. Top with remaining potatoes and the rest of the cream mixture.
9. Crumble cooked bacon over the top.
10. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until potatoes are tender and the top is golden brown.
11. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.