Scalloped Potatoes with Bacon

Directions

1. Cook the bacon according to directions and roughly chopped

2. Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Generously brush 6-8 ramekins with butter or bacon grease. (You can also use an oval casserole dish to serve family-style instead of ramekins, if desired)

3. Combine the cheddar, parmesan cheese, chives, flour, cayenne pepper in a bowl. Thinly slice the potatoes using a mandolin about 1/8 inch thick and add to the cheese mixture. Add a pinch of black pepper, salt and toss to combine

4. Divide half of the potato-cheese among the prepared ramekins, filling them halfway. Top with cream and cooked bacon, repeat with the remaining potato-cheese mixture and bacon cream

5. Transfer the ramekins to a baking sheet, cover each with foil and bake for 40 minutes until potatoes are tender. Increase the oven temperature to 425ºF

6. Uncover the ramekins and bake for another 15-20 minutes until golden brown and cheese is bubbly

7. Let it sit for 10 minutes before serving