These indulgent and flavorful potatoes au gratin, cheddar cheese, and crispy bacon
โฑ๏ธ Prep & Cook Time
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 1 hour
- Total time: ~1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 to 8 servings
๐ Ingredients You’ll Need
- 3 lbs Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes (peeled and sliced thin, about โ -inch thick) ๐ฅ
- 6 slices Thick-cut bacon (chopped and cooked until crispy) ๐ฅ
- 2.5 cups Sharp cheddar cheese (freshly shredded for the best melt!) ๐ง
- ยฝ cup Gruyรจre or Parmesan cheese (shredded, for extra flavor depth) ๐ง
- 2 cups Heavy whipping cream ๐ฅ
- ยฝ cup Whole milk ๐ฅ
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced ๐ง
- 2 tbsp Unsalted butter (plus extra to grease the baking dish) ๐ง
- 1 tsp Fresh thyme leaves (or ยฝ tsp dried thyme) ๐ฟ
- ยฝ tsp Ground nutmeg (the secret to a spectacular cream sauce!) ๐ฐ
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste ๐ง
