Loaded Scalloped Potatoes (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Base

01 - 3 pounds russet potatoes (8-10 medium), peeled and thinly sliced

→ Cheese Sauce

02 - 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
03 - ½ cup all-purpose flour (62.5g)
04 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
05 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
06 - 3 cups whole milk, room temperature (735g)
07 - 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (113g), divided
08 - 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded (113g), divided

→ Toppings

09 - 6 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked and crumbled (about ½ cup), divided
10 - ¼ cup chives, chopped
11 - Salt and pepper to taste

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Slice potatoes thinly using mandoline.
02 - Melt butter in saucepan. Add flour, salt, and pepper. Cook 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk and cook 5-8 minutes until thickened.
03 - Remove from heat. Stir in half of both cheeses until melted and smooth.
04 - Arrange potato slices in 12-inch oven-safe skillet. Sprinkle with most of bacon. Pour cheese sauce over top. Add remaining cheese and bacon.
05 - Cover and bake 60 minutes until potatoes are tender. Uncover and broil 2-3 minutes until browned.
06 - Garnish with chives and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

# Notes:

01 - Use mandoline for even potato slices
02 - Can be made ahead and reheated
03 - Watch carefully during broiling