Description
Creamy Potato and Cheese Bake
Ingredients:
For the Dish:
1 kg (2.2 lbs) potatoes, thinly sliced
200g (7 oz) cooked bacon, crumbled
200g (7 oz) shredded mozzarella cheese
100g (3.5 oz) grated Parmesan cheese
For the Sauce:
500ml (2 cups) whole milk
200ml (3/4 cup) heavy cream
50g (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
For Garnish:
Fresh parsley, chopped
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Instructions:
1. Preheat the Oven:
Set your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a baking dish.
2. Prepare the Sauce:
In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk until smooth. Gradually pour in the milk and cream, stirring continuously to avoid lumps. Add garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer until the sauce thickens.
3. Assemble the Dish:
Arrange half of the sliced potatoes in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle half of the bacon and half of the mozzarella cheese. Pour half of the sauce over the layer. Repeat the process with the remaining potatoes, bacon, mozzarella, and sauce. Finish with Parmesan cheese on top.
4. Bake:
Cover the dish with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
5. Garnish and Serve:
Let the dish cool slightly, then sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
