How to Make Loaded Scalloped Potatoes (2017)

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories without sacrificing flavor.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: ham

Turkey bacon is lower in fat, and ham is often more affordable.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine is often cheaper.

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

Grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish with butter.

Slice potatoes thinly and layer half in the baking dish.

Sprinkle half of the minced garlic over the potatoes.

Add half of the crumbled bacon on top of the potatoes.

In a mixing bowl, combine chicken broth, heavy cream, flour, salt, pepper, and nutmeg; mix well.

Pour half of the cream mixture over the layered ingredients.

Sprinkle half of the cheddar cheese over the cream mixture.

Repeat the layers with the remaining potatoes, garlic, bacon, and cream mixture.

Sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese on top.

Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.

Remove foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden and bubbly.

Let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Garnish with chopped chives.

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