Cheesiest Potatoes Casserole

Potatoes are native to the Andes Mountains in South America and were first cultivated by the Inca civilization over 7,000 years ago.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Cheesiest Potatoes Casserole

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, Western Courses: Comfort Food, Dinner, Main Course Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 2280

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 pound Potatoes
• 2 cup Cheddar Cheese
• 1 cup Milk
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 2 tablespoon All-Purpose Flour
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 0.5 cup Green Onions
• 4 strips Bacon

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Peel and slice the potatoes into thin rounds.
3. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk until smooth.
4. Gradually add the milk while whisking continuously. Cook until the sauce thickens.
5. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in 1 cup of cheddar cheese until melted.
6. Season the sauce with salt and black pepper.
7. In a greased baking dish, layer half of the sliced potatoes.
8. Pour half of the cheese sauce over the potatoes.
9. Repeat the layers with the remaining potatoes and cheese sauce.
10. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
11. Remove the foil and sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese on top.
12. Bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
13. While the casserole is baking, cook the bacon until crispy and chop into small pieces.
14. Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes.
15. Garnish with chopped green onions and crispy bacon.
16. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 380kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 3g

Protein 12g24%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.