Even if you’re cursing me the whole time you’re shredding, that’s okay. Shred the cheese yourself! This is a must for the best flavor and I promise you’ll be a whole lot happier with the results. The onions soak up all that delicious bacon flavor and enhances the whole dish. Even if they are still are a bit firm, it’s ok because they will cook more in the oven.Īfter frying the bacon, l eave some of that bacon grease in the pan and sauté the onions in it.

When boiling the potatoes, cook just until you can easily slide a fork into the potatoes. Mushrooms: Add in some sliced fresh mushrooms with the onions to cook in the bacon fat. Make it a meal: Layer ground beef, shredded chicken, or pork into the cheesy potato casserole and change this tasty potato side dish into a meal. Vegetarian: Leave out the bacon and use vegetable broth for a delicious vegetarian sliced potato casserole. Substitutionsīacon: Instead of regular bacon, consider using back or Canadian bacon or leftover ham.īutter: Swap out the butter with olive oil or another healthy alternative.Ĭhicken broth: Use chicken bouillon or base and mix with water. Uncover and bake until the cheese has completely melted and the top is golden brown about another 15 minutes.Īllow the casserole to rest for at least 5 minutes before serving, if not 10. Last, pour the chicken broth over top of the casserole and cover with cheese. Repeat with another of each ingredient.Īfter the second layer, completely cover the top with remaining potatoes trying to cover any holes with them.ĭrizzle with melted butter, remaining bacon and some seasoned salt and pepper to taste. Scatter onions all over top of the potatoes. Step 4: LayerĬover the bottom of the prepared pan with potato slices or chunks and sprinkle with seasoned salt and pepper. Stir onions over medium heat, until onions become very tender and start to carmelize or brown.Īdd garlic, combine with onions and remove from heat. Keep a few tablespoons of the bacon fat in the skillet and add sliced onions. While the potatoes are cooking, fry the bacon pieces until crisp, in a large skillet, over medium heat. Step 3: Fry the Bacon and Aromatics for the Sliced Potato Casserole Next, add sliced, chopped or diced potatoes, to the pot of well-salted boiling water and simmer until they become tender usually not more than 10 minutes.ĭo not overcook them or they will become mushy! Depending on the size of the potatoes, exact timing may be difficult to predict. If you want lots of layers use a deep casserole dish instead. Prepare a 9 x 9 inch pan, or an equivalent-sized casserole dish with cooking spray or butter. See here how easy it is to make this sliced potato casserole. Ingredient quantities for sliced potato casserole are further down on the page in the recipe card. This bacon and cheese potato bake is made with simple, easy to find ingredients. Serve up this easy potato bake or any of these potato and bacon recipes my popular oven-baked beef ribs or these pan-fried pork chops. If love the combination of bacon and potatoes, I think you will enjoy my Volcano Potato Recipe, Smashed Potatoes, or Cheesy Baked Bacon Ranch Little Potatoes. These cheesy potatoes made with real potatoes were inspired by another potato casserole recipe on Kitchen Divas. Knowing how popular it was in my house, I just had to make this casserole part of our regular rotation. No need to wait for a special occasion to make this cheesy sliced potato casserole, this is a warm, cozy dish that’s welcome any time.Īlthough it takes a bit of effort to prepare, the end result is worth every second. If three’s a crowd, it doesn’t apply here.

Just the name of this recipe screams comfort food! Potatoes, bacon, and cheese are the ultimate trio. My husband and son thought they were the best, and so it became a regular family favorite. The first time I made it, I was stunned at just how tasty they could be. Years ago, my friend, Marcel, passed this recipe for cheesy potatoes without sour cream on to me.

Chessy potatoe casserole