Scrumptious Cheddar Bacon Scalloped Potatoes

We took traditional scalloped potatoes made them extra tasty in this potato recipe with a velvety cheese sauce made from Carnation Low Fat 2 % Evaporated Milk, + low fat cheese and turkey bacon. These potatoes are so rich and creamy you will never miss the fat!

Prep: 10 min | Cook: 20 min | Yield: 16 servings (1/2 cup each)

Ingredients

• 6 slices turkey bacon, cooked and chopped, divided
• 2 to 2 1/2 pounds (about 6 medium) potatoes, unpeeled and thinly sliced
• 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can Nestlé® Carnation® Evaporated Lowfat 2% Milk
• 1 cup water
• 2 cups (8 ounce package) shredded 2% Cheddar cheese, divided
• 2 green onions, sliced

Instructions

1. Place potatoes in large saucepan. Cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook over medium-high heat for 8 to 10 minutes or until just fork tender; drain.
2. Meanwhile, heat butter in medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt and pepper. Gradually stir in evaporated milk, water and 1/3 cup bacon. Cook for about 8 to 10 minutes, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. Remove from heat. Stir in 1 1/2 cups cheese and green onion.
3. Layer half of potatoes in ungreased 3 quart microwave-safe dish. Pour half of sauce over potatoes. Top with remaining potatoes and sauce. Top with remaining cheese and bacon. Microwave uncovered on HIGH (100%) power for 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Attribution

Recipe and photo used with permission from: Nestlé and meals.com