Pumpkins aren't just for pies or Halloween decorations. These large, orange gourds - while naturally sweet - also work well in savory dishes. They pair well with poultry and pork (and especially bacon) and their creamy-when-cooked texture blends easily into soups.
Bacon Cheddar Potatoes Au Gratin
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serves/makes:
ready in:
1-2 hrs
1-2 hrs
2 reviews
ingredients
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 tablespoon flour
salt and pepper, to taste
2 cups milk
2 pounds potatoes, prepared and sliced
1 jar (2 ounce size) bacon bits
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup buttered bread crumbs
directions
Melt butter in saucepan. Stir in flour, salt, and pepper. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until mixture is bubbly; remove from heat. Stir in milk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute.
In 1 1/2- to 2-quart casserole, layer half of potatoes, half of bacon pieces, and 1/4 cup cheese. Repeat layers. Pour sauce over potatoes. Bake at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and buttered bread crumbs. Bake an additional 15 minutes.
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nutrition data
412 calories, 22 grams fat, 41 grams carbohydrates, 16 grams protein per serving.
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reviews & comments
July 15, 2014
I would definitely use real bacon next time. The bacon bits had a chemical flavor that we didn't love. Overall a good recipe, just go the extra step and cook and crumble bacon to use it instead of the jarred stuff.
July 26, 2013
Very good.