Creamy and Cheesy Au Gratin Potatoes with Turkey Bacon Delight
A delightful twist on traditional au gratin potatoes, combining creamy layers with turkey bacon for a delicious side dish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 80 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Side dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds potatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a baking dish with butter.
- Slice the potatoes thinly and layer half in the dish.
- In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream, garlic, salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Pour half of the cream mixture over the potatoes, then sprinkle half the cheese and turkey bacon.
- Repeat the process with the remaining potatoes, cream mixture, cheese, and bacon.
- Top with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 45-60 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, add more cheese.
- Can substitute regular bacon instead of turkey bacon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 75mg