Basil Bacon's Fontina Potatoes

"I named this dish after my dear friend and neighbor's pet potbelly pig. His name is Basil Bacon and I thought if I ate enough of this dish, I would certainly start to resemble him :) When your ready to splurge on a rich and comforting dish, give it a try."
 
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Ready In:
1hr 20mins
Ingredients:
10
Serves:
6-8
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ingredients

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directions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Slice pototoes into 1/4 inch slices. Place potatoes in pan of boiling water and par-boil for about 8 minutes and drain.
  • Fry bacon until crisp and crumble.
  • In a 2.5 L casserole dish, layer 1/2 of each ingredient in this order: potatoes, salt, pepper, dot with butter, onions, green onions, basil, bacon, and cheese.
  • Repeat layers with rest of the ingredients.
  • Pour heavy cream over top and cover. Bake for 30 minutes, remove cover and bake for another 15 minutes until top is slightly browned and bubbling.
  • Allow to rest 10 minutes before serving.

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Reviews

  1. Wonderful potatoes, and very easy to put together. I used pre-cooked and crumbled bacon to save time. Very rich and flavorful, and a great side for a pork roast. I halved the recipe easily and baked in the convection toaster oven.
     
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