Thanksgiving Potatoes
Active Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 5 mins
Servings:
12
Ingredients:
Unsalted butter, for greasing the dish
6 (1 1/2 oz. each) thick-cut bacon slices, chopped (about 1 1/4 cups)
2 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 cup sour cream
2 1/4 tsp. kosher salt, divided
1 1/2 Tbsp. water
1 1/2 tsp. cornstarch
1 (5.3-oz.) pkg. garlic and fine herbs spreadable gourmet cheese (such as Boursin)
8 oz. sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded (about 2 cups), divided
3 lb. Yukon gold potatoes, scrubbed and sliced 1/8-in.-thick (about 10 cups)
3/4 tsp. black pepper
Finely chopped fresh chives
Directions:
Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease a 13- x 9- inch baking dish with butter; set aside.
Add bacon to a large skillet; cook over medium-high, stirring occasionally, until browned and crispy, about 12 minutes. Remove using a slotted spoon, and let drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Reserve 2 tablespoons of bacon drippings in the skillet; discard or reserve remaining drippings for another use.
Whisk cream, sour cream, and 3/4 teaspoon of the salt into reserved drippings in skillet; cook over medium-low, whisking often, until warmed, about 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, whisk together water and cornstarch in a small bowl until smooth; set aside.
Add cornstarch mixture to cream mixture in skillet; cook over medium-low, whisking constantly, until slightly thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Add gourmet cheese and 1 cup of the Cheddar; cook, whisking often, until smooth, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
Gently toss together potato slices, black pepper, and remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons salt in a large bowl. Layer potato slices, overlapping as needed, in the prepared baking dish.
Pour cheese sauce evenly over potatoes; sprinkle top evenly with remaining 1 cup Cheddar.
Bake in preheated oven until potatoes are tender and top is golden brown, about 1 hour 15 minutes, covering with foil if needed to prevent over-browning. Remove from oven, and let stand 5 minutes. Sprinkle with reserved bacon and chives.
Recipe courtesy of Southern Living.com