Indulge in the ultimate comfort food experience with our cheesy scalloped potatoes with bacon, masterfully prepared in the smoker. This delectable dish combines tender potato slices smothered in a creamy and flavorful cheese sauce, topped with crispy bacon and a golden brown crust. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of textures and flavors, from the soft and cheesy potatoes to the smoky bacon and the crispy exterior. Discover the secrets to achieving perfectly cooked scalloped potatoes with our comprehensive recipe, including tips for selecting the right potatoes, creating a velvety cheese sauce, and achieving that irresistible crispy crust. Elevate your culinary skills and impress your loved ones with this showstopping side dish that's perfect for any occasion.
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CHEESY SCALLOPED POTATOES WITH BACON IN THE SMOKER
I love scalloped potatoes... What's not to love about potatoes and cheese? And with the addition of bacon to the mix, and some nice slow smoking going on... Well, all I can say is, Brilliant. The recipe is not difficult to put together, and you might already have the ingredients you need to make this tasty dish. As a matter...
Provided by Andy Anderson !
Categories Vegetables
Time 2h20m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Preheat the smoker to 250f (121c).
- 2. Gather your ingredients.
- 3. Finely chop the onion, and mince the garlic.
- 4. Place a skillet over medium heat, and add the bacon.
- 5. Cook the bacon until lightly browned.
- 6. Remove bacon from pan, drain on paper towels, and reserve.
- 7. Chef's Note: Reserve about 2 tablespoons of the bacon grease.
- 8. Slice the potatoes about 1/8 inch thick.
- 9. Add the butter to a saucepan, over medium heat.
- 10. When the foaming subsides, add the onion and garlic.
- 11. Stir until the onions are softened, about 5 minutes.
- 12. Add the flour, and continue to cook over medium-low heat for about 5 minutes.
- 13. Chef's Tip: This additional cooking will help to cook the "flour" taste out of the roux.
- 14. When your spoon can trace a path in the pan, the roux is ready.
- 15. Add the milk, and continue to stir over medium low heat.
- 16. As the mixture begins to thicken, add a bit of salt and pepper, to taste.
- 17. Chef's Tip: Remember good cooks season as they work.
- 18. When the sauce has thickened, remove the saucepan from the heat and reserve.
- 19. Chef's Note: Congratulations, you've just made a basic white sauce.
- 20. Mix the two cheeses together
- 21. Use a bit of bacon grease to coat the cast iron skillets, or similar containers.
- 22. Chefs Note: My cast-iron skillet's are 6 inches across. You don't have to use cast-iron, of course. And, you could even do a larger container and make one instead of two. It's totally up to you.
- 23. Add a generous layer of sliced potatoes.
- 24. Cover with about two tablespoons of the white sauce.
- 25. Add on some salt and pepper.
- 26. Add on some bacon.
- 27. Add on some cheese.
- 28. Repeat the layering process: Potatoes White sauce Salt/Pepper Bacon Cheese By the time you reach the top of the skillet, you should have about four layers.
- 29. Place in the smoker.
- 30. Add your favorite wood chips (mine were apple wood). And let the smoke do it's magic.
- 31. Cook until the top is brown and bubbly, about 1.5 - 2 hours.
- 32. Go rustic and serve to your guests directly out of the skillet... along with your favorite protein. Enjoy.
- 33. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
BACON SCALLOPED POTATOES
Valerie Belley of St. Louis, Missouri enhances her pared-down potato dish by adding a layer of sliced onions and sprinkling of crumbled bacon. "They make the potatoes seem more special," she says. "The recipe can easily be doubled for company, too."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h20m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour and salt until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened., In a greased 1-qt. baking dish, layer the potatoes and onions. Pour white sauce over the top. Cover and bake at 350° for 65-75 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Sprinkle with bacon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 390 calories, Fat 19g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 613mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 10g protein.
CHEESY SCALLOPED POTATOES AND BACON
I love scalloped and au gratin potatoes. I love bacon. Putting them together makes for some serious comfort food!
Provided by getoutofmygalley
Categories Potato
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook bacon until done, but not crispy. Set aside on paper towels to absorb grease and pat dry. Cut into bite sized pieces when cool.
- Wash potatoes. Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add salt to the boiling water, then add the potatoes. Cook for 10-15 minutes in boiling water (the potatoes will finish cooking in the oven). Set aside and allow to cool. Once you're able to work with the half-cooked potatoes, slice them into 1/2" pieces.
- In saucepan, melt butter. Saute the onion slices until just tender; remove from pan and set aside. Making sure you still have enough butter in your pan, stir in flour and milk, whisking until smooth. Cook over low heat, stirring/whisking constantly for 1 minute. Add cheese and continue to stir until cheese melts. Stir in 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Mix in bacon.
- In a buttered 9x13 quart casserole, layer potatoes, onion, and cheese mixture. Continue to add layers until about one inch from the top, finishing off the top layer with the cheese mixture.
- Bake in a preheated 350°F oven, covered, for 45 minutes. Take the cover off of the casserole dish, sprinkle with green onions, and bake for another 5 minutes uncovered. Sprinkle lightly with garlic salt before serving, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 476.2, Fat 23.2, SaturatedFat 12.3, Cholesterol 60.2, Sodium 880.4, Carbohydrate 52, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 2.9, Protein 16.3
CHEESY SCALLOPED POTATOES
Simple, yummy scalloped potatoes!
Provided by Kim
Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes Scalloped Potato Recipes
Time 1h25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a casserole dish.
- Arrange sliced potatoes in the casserole dish; season with salt.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour until a paste forms. Pour in milk gradually, stirring constantly, until a thick white sauce forms, about 5 minutes. Stir in cheese and remove from heat. Pour sauce over the potatoes.
- Bake in the preheated oven until potatoes are cooked through and tops are lightly browned, about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.1 calories, Carbohydrate 42.8 g, Cholesterol 27.5 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 866.2 mg, Sugar 4.7 g
CHEESY BACON SCALLOPED POTATOES
This is one of those stick to your ribs side dishes and it's a huge hit with my family. I make it at least once a week and I like to take it to cookouts too.
Provided by heather3404
Categories Potato
Time 1h15m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Peel and slice potatoes and set aside in a bowl of cold water.
- Saute onion with 1 tablespoons butter until golden. Add garlic and continue to saute until garlic is lightly colored. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In small sauce pan melt 2 tablespoons butter add 3 tablespoons flour. Stir constantly until mixture begins to bubble. Slowly add milk and stir constantly bringing sauce to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 2-4 minutes until sauce is thickened.
- Drain potatoes. Spray or grease 2 qt casserole dish and add potatoes, sauteed onions/garlic, and pour sauce over potatoes. Salt and pepper to taste (you can tell by tasting the sauce). Mix well. Sprinkle bacon pieces and cheese crumbles then lightly hand mix throughout dish.
- Optional: you can sprinkle parmesan cheese on top and/or 1/4 cup bread crumbs mixed with 2 tbsp melted butter for a crispier topping.
- Bake at 400°F for 1 - 1 1/2 hours uncovered or until top is golden brown and potatoes are tender. Cover with foil for the first 45 - 60 minutes of the cooking time if you add the bread crumb mixture or else it will burn with this high temp/long cook time.
Tips for Perfect Smoked Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes with Bacon:
- Use high-quality ingredients, especially the potatoes and cheese. Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make all the difference in the final dish.
- Don't overcrowd the smoker. Make sure there is enough space between the potatoes so that they can cook evenly.
- Cook the potatoes until they are tender but still slightly firm. You don't want them to be mushy.
- Use a good quality smoker box with a mild wood, such as apple or hickory. Avoid using mesquite or other strong woods, as they can overpower the delicate flavor of the potatoes.
- Add the bacon during the last 30 minutes of cooking. This will help to prevent it from becoming too crispy.
- Garnish the potatoes with fresh parsley or chives before serving.
Conclusion:
Smoked cheesy scalloped potatoes with bacon are a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. With their creamy, cheesy interior and crispy, smoky bacon topping, these potatoes are sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a flavorful and satisfying side dish, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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