POTATOES AU GRATIN WITH FENNEL AND BACON
Delectable creamy Au Gratin Potatoes are enhanced with subtle flavors of fennel and bacon. Caution: this recipe will make people break your door down for some more. I never measure unless baking, always use eyeball judgement, so feel free to adjust to your personal feel and taste. To create a more crispy top, sprinkle some Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs over the top when there is about 15 minutes left to cook.
Provided by TX_Brad
Categories Side Dish Casseroles Potato Casserole
Time 2h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Fry bacon in a large skillet until browned. Drain on paper towels. Chop or crumble, and set aside.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour until smooth and starting to bubble. Gradually whisk in milk while stirring constantly so that no lumps form. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened, about 5 minutes. Season with white pepper, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Remove from the heat and stir in the cheese until smooth, adding a handful at a time. Set aside.
- Use 1/3 of the potatoes to make a layer in the bottom of a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with 1/3 of the fennel, 1/3 of the bacon and 1/3 of the basil. Pour about 1/3 of the cheese sauce over everything. Repeat layers two more times or until you run out of room. Cover the dish with a lid or aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 1 1/2 hours. Remove the cover during the last 30 minutes to allow the top to brown if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 497 calories, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 87.3 mg, Fat 30.5 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 22.8 g, SaturatedFat 16.6 g, Sodium 779.8 mg, Sugar 5.2 g
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MANGULINGWA TV
mangulingwa-tv@yahoo.comI found this recipe to be a bit bland. The fennel and bacon didn't add much flavor and the potatoes were undercooked. I think I would have preferred it with more herbs and spices.
Nandinie Soekhoe
s-nandinie80@gmail.comThis dish was a bit too rich for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with less cheese or bacon.
Steffany Schoeman
steffany-schoeman@aol.comI'm not a big fan of potatoes au gratin, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The fennel and bacon added a unique flavor that I really enjoyed. The potatoes were cooked perfectly and the cheese was melted and gooey. I
sHa WOn
swon44@gmail.comThis was a great recipe! The potatoes were cooked perfectly and the cheese was melted and gooey. The fennel and bacon added a unique flavor that I really enjoyed. I will definitely be making this again!
MH MAMUN
m@yahoo.comI made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again for future potlucks.
Steven Robinson
steven-robinson48@yahoo.comThis dish was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it! The flavors were amazing and the potatoes were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.
Wairimu Mwaura
m.w53@aol.comThis was a great recipe! The potatoes were cooked perfectly and the cheese was melted and gooey. The fennel and bacon added a unique flavor that I really enjoyed. I will definitely be making this again!
Randy Yank
r_y40@hotmail.comI found this recipe to be a bit bland. The fennel and bacon didn't add much flavor and the potatoes were undercooked. I think I would have preferred it with more herbs and spices.
Lloyd Omondi
l_omondi56@hotmail.comThis dish was a bit too rich for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with less cheese or bacon.
Laraib Jutt
laraib_j16@hotmail.frI'm not a big fan of potatoes au gratin, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The fennel and bacon added a unique flavor that I really enjoyed. The potatoes were cooked perfectly and the cheese was melted and gooey. I
Dil Bahadur
bahadur51@gmail.comThis was a great recipe! The potatoes were cooked perfectly and the cheese was melted and gooey. The fennel and bacon added a unique flavor that I really enjoyed. I will definitely be making this again!
M Nawaz Khan
m72@gmail.comI made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again for future potlucks.
Taarun Taarun
taarun-t55@hotmail.comThis dish was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it! The flavors were amazing and the potatoes were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.
Altanzagas Gantumur
altanzagas@hotmail.frI found this recipe to be a bit bland. The fennel and bacon didn't add much flavor and the potatoes were undercooked. I think I would have preferred it with more herbs and spices.
Haiderbaba Haiderali
haiderali26@hotmail.comThis dish was a bit too rich for my taste. The flavors were all there, but it was just a bit too heavy. I think I would have preferred it with less cheese or bacon.
DEEJAY DENICE 2 5 4
4_d@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of fennel, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I'm glad I did! The fennel flavor was not overpowering at all and it actually complemented the bacon and cheese very well. The potatoes were cooked perfectly and the dish was very
Sujata Rai
rs@yahoo.comThis was my first time making potatoes au gratin and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the dish came out looking and tasting just like the picture. I will definitely be making this again!
Mian shakeel Shakeel
ms@yahoo.comI made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The fennel and bacon added a unique flavor that we all loved. The potatoes were cooked perfectly and the cheese was melted and gooey. I will definitely be making this again!
Kynnedi McWilliams
mcwilliams.k48@hotmail.comThis potatoes au gratin with fennel and bacon is a delightful dish. The combination of flavors and textures is simply amazing. The fennel adds a subtle anise flavor that pairs perfectly with the richness of the bacon and cheese. The potatoes are cook