Bacon and Swiss Au Gratin Potatoes

• 3 lbs potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick (about 6 medium potatoes)
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1 12 cups heavy cream (or milk is fine)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 12 teaspoon pepper
• 14 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
• 2 cups swiss cheese, shredded
• 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Butter a large casserole dish.
3. Place potatoes in even layers in casserole dish.
4. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and garlic powder as you layer.
5. In a medium sauce pan, melt butter on medium heat.
6. Add flour and whisk.
7. Cook for about 1 minute.
8. Add milk and bacon and stir until slightly thickened.
9. Poor over potatoes and top with Swiss cheese.
10. Cover and bake for 1 1/2 hours.
11. Uncover and broil, if desired.
12. Let sit for a few minutes and then dig in!
13. Tip: keep your potatoes in a bowl of water until you are ready to use to prevent browning.
14. And you don't have to peel your potatoes -- more vitamins that way.
15. Enjoy!

potatoes, butter, flour, heavy cream, salt, pepper, garlic, swiss cheese, bacon

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/bacon-and-swiss-au-gratin-potatoes-477682 (may not work)