Asiago, Potato, & Bacon Gratin
Submitted by happyzhangbo
Yukon Gold potatoes layered with Asiago cheese sauce, crispy bacon, chives, and Parmesan, baked until bubbly and golden. The ultimate potato gratin.
YIELD
6 servingsPREP
10 minCOOK
42 minREADY
55 minThis gratin is what happens when scalloped potatoes put on their Sunday best.
Thinly sliced Yukon Golds get a quick par-boil, then layer into a baking dish with a rich sauce built from shallots, flour, milk, grated Asiago, fresh chives, and crumbled bacon. A final dusting of Parmesan on top bakes into a golden, crusty crown.
Thirty-five minutes in the oven and the whole thing bubbles and browns into something you’ll want to make every single holiday from now on.
Pro Tips
- Par-boil the potatoes for just 5 minutes. They finish cooking in the oven and you don’t want them falling apart
- Use 1% milk for a lighter gratin that still feels indulgent thanks to the Asiago
- Slice the potatoes evenly at ¼-inch thickness for consistent cooking
- Let the gratin rest for 5 minutes before serving so it holds together when you scoop
Ingredients
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°.
Place potatoes in a large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes or until potatoes are almost tender.
Drain.
Sprinkle potatoes evenly with ¼ teaspoon salt; set aside and keep warm.
Heat a medium saucepan coated with cooking spray over medium heat.
Add shallots; cook 2 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently.
Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife.
Sprinkle flour over shallots.
Gradually add ½ cup milk, stirring with a whisk until well blended.
Gradually add remaining 1½ cups milk, stirring with a whisk.
Cook over medium heat 9 minutes or until thick, stirring frequently.
Remove from heat; stir in ¾ teaspoon salt, asiago, chives, pepper, and bacon.
Arrange half of potato slices in an 8-inch square baking dish coated with cooking spray.
Pour half of cheese sauce over potato slices.
Top with remaining potato slices and cheese sauce; sprinkle with Parmesan.
Bake at 350° for 35 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
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