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Bacon Swiss Chard Potatoes au Gratin

A creamy and savory dish combining layers of thinly sliced potatoes, Swiss chard, and crispy bacon, baked to perfection in a rich cheese sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 4 medium potatoes thinly sliced
  • 1 bunch Swiss chard stems removed and chopped
Meat
  • 6 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
Dairy
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup Swiss cheese shredded
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 cup milk
Seasonings
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon thyme dried

Method
 

Prepare Ingredients
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and crumble, reserving some drippings.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté the chopped Swiss chard in the reserved bacon drippings until wilted. Set aside.
Assemble the Dish
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine heavy cream, milk, garlic, salt, pepper, and thyme.
  2. In a baking dish, layer half of the sliced potatoes, followed by half of the Swiss chard, half of the crumbled bacon, and half of the cheese mixture. Repeat the layers.
  3. Top with remaining cheese.
Bake
  1. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.
  2. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
  3. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 15gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For added flavor, consider using smoked bacon or adding a pinch of nutmeg to the cream mixture.

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