Ultimate Best Scalloped Potatoes with Turkey Bacon for Comfort Food
The ultimate comfort food made with creamy, cheesy scalloped potatoes and crispy turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 80 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds russet potatoes
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Slice the potatoes thinly and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then chop into pieces.
- In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream, adding garlic, onion, salt, pepper, and thyme until warm.
- In a baking dish, layer potatoes, bacon, and cheese, then pour the cream mixture over.
- Bake for 1 hour or until potatoes are tender and top is golden.
Notes
- Let the dish sit for 10 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh parsley for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Scalloped Potatoes, Comfort Food, Turkey Bacon