Description
This Easy Cheesy Potatoes recipe is a comforting and family-friendly dish featuring tender potatoes smothered in a rich, creamy, and cheesy plant-based sauce paired with smoky turkey bacon. It is simple to prepare, versatile as a main or side, and delivers warm, satisfying flavors everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
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Potatoes and Protein
- 4 cups starchy or all-purpose potatoes, peeled and sliced evenly
- 6 slices smoked turkey bacon, cooked until crisp
Creamy Cheese Sauce
- 3 tbsp butter alternative
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups unsweetened plant-based milk alternative
- 1 1/2 cups plant-based cheese (plant-based), shredded or sliced
- 1 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 tsp onion powder (natural)
- 1 tsp garlic powder (natural)
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Potatoes: Start by peeling and slicing your potatoes evenly to ensure they cook at the same rate. This helps achieve that melt-in-your-mouth softness every bite deserves.
- Cook the Smoked Turkey Bacon: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the smoked turkey bacon until it’s crisp and golden. This will add a crunch and smoky flavor that complements the creaminess perfectly.
- Make the Creamy Cheese Sauce: Using a saucepan, melt the butter alternative, then whisk in the flour to form a roux. Gradually add your plant-based milk alternative and continue whisking until the mixture thickens. Stir in plant-based cheese (plant-based), vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), onion powder (natural), garlic powder (natural), salt, and black pepper. This sauce is the heart of your cheesy potatoes.
- Combine and Bake: Layer the sliced potatoes in a baking dish, pour the creamy cheese sauce over, and sprinkle the cooked smoked turkey bacon on top. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 45-55 minutes or until bubbly and golden on top.
- Let It Rest Before Serving: Once out of the oven, let your Cheesy Potatoes rest briefly for 10 minutes so the sauce sets a little and you get perfect slices with every serving.
Notes
- Use a mandoline slicer or sharp knife for even potato slices to ensure uniform cooking.
- Season each potato layer lightly with salt and pepper to layer flavors well.
- Avoid overcrowding the pan while cooking bacon to achieve the perfect crispness.
- Keep whisking the sauce constantly to prevent lumps and maintain creamy smoothness.
- Let the dish rest after baking for easier serving and improved texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cheesy potatoes, plant-based cheese, smoked turkey bacon, comfort food, creamy potato casserole, gluten free appetizer
