Ingredients
The following ingredients have 4 Servings
- 1 pound baby red potatoes, diced into quarters
- 12 ounce pack of thick bacon, cooked and chopped, about 1½ cups.
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1¾ cups whole milk
- 1½ cups extra sharp cheddar, orange
- 1 cup extra sharp white cheddar
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1½ tbsp chopped chives, plus extra for garnish
Instruction
- Bring a pot of water to a boil and add the potatoes. Bring back to a boil and then cook for about 15 minutes or until soft enough to pierce with a sharp knife.
- Drain the potatoes and set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F
- In a large pan, melt the butter and then add the flour.
- Whisk until the mixture becomes frothy and slightly golden.
- Begin to add the milk gradually whisking after each time until the mixture is smooth.
- Once almost all of the milk has been added, bring the mixture to a simmer and then add the cheese.
- Whisk in the cheese until melted.
- Add the remaining milk and season with salt, pepper and chives.
- Place the potatoes into an 8 inch oven safe pan or dish.
- Add 1 cup of the chopped bacon over the potatoes.
- Pour the cheese sauce over the potatoes and bacon covering them completely.
- Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of chopped bacon on top of the cheese.
- Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbling and golden.
- Garnish with extra chives and serve at once.