Ingredients

  • 6 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
  • 3 1/2 cups thinly sliced potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped sweet onion
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/3 cups milk
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded swiss cheese, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder, divided

Method

  • In a small saucepan melt margarine,then add onion and cook until soft,at this time add flour.
  • Stir in the milk a little at a time until slightly thickened.
  • Add 1 cup of cheese,bacon,mustard, and cayenne pepper.
  • Stir until cheese is melted, if mixture seems to be too thick add a bit more milk to thin it out some.
  • In a lightly greased or sprayed 1 1/2 quart baking dish layer half of the potatoes, then sprinkle with half of the salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Pour half of the cheese sauce over the potatoes and repeat with remaining ingredients, finishing with the cheese sauce.
  • Cover and bake for 45 minutes at 375 degrees remove cover, top with remaining 1/2 cup of swiss cheese and bake for another 15 to 20 minutes or until top is golden brown.
  • Let " rest " for 10 minutes, serve and ENJOY !