Potatoes Au Gratin with Fennel and Bacon Recipe

Name: Potatoes Au Gratin with Fennel and Bacon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound sliced bacon; 5 tablespoons butter; 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3 1/2 cups whole milk, or as needed; 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 1 pinch ground nutmeg; 2 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese; 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, thinly sliced; 1 large fennel bulb, trimmed and diced; 7 leaves fresh basil, chopped

Servings: persons

1 pound sliced bacon
5 tablespoons butter
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 1/2 cups whole milk, or as needed
1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch ground nutmeg
2 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, thinly sliced
1 large fennel bulb, trimmed and diced
7 leaves fresh basil, chopped

1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
2
Fry bacon in a large skillet until browned.
3
Drain on paper towels.
4
Chop or crumble, and set aside.
5
Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
6
Whisk in the flour until smooth and starting to bubble.
7
Gradually whisk in milk while stirring constantly so that no lumps form.
8
Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened, about 5 minutes.
9
Season with white pepper, salt, pepper and nutmeg.
10
Remove from the heat and stir in the cheese until smooth, adding a handful at a time.
11
Set aside.
12
Use 1/3 of the potatoes to make a layer in the bottom of a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
13
Top with 1/3 of the fennel, 1/3 of the bacon and 1/3 of the basil.
14
Pour about 1/3 of the cheese sauce over everything.
15
Repeat layers two more times or until you run out of room.
16
Cover the dish with a lid or aluminum foil.
17
Bake in the preheated oven for 1 1/2 hours.
18
Remove the cover during the last 30 minutes to allow the top to brown if desired.

1435

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound sliced bacon, 5 tablespoons butter, 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 3 1/2 cups whole milk, or as needed, and more.

Yes, Potatoes Au Gratin with Fennel and Bacon falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Potatoes Au Gratin with Fennel and Bacon

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