Cheesy Potato Bake with Bacon

Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray or butter.

Cook the Bacon: In a skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove from the skillet and place on paper towels to drain excess fat. Once cooled, crumble the bacon into small pieces and set aside.

Sauté the Onion: In the same skillet, add a tablespoon of olive oil and sauté the diced onion until softened and translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Set aside.

Assemble the Bake: Layer the sliced potatoes in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle half of the crumbled bacon and sautéed onions over the potatoes.

Make the Cream Sauce: In a bowl, combine sour cream, heavy cream, melted butter, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Pour this mixture evenly over the potatoes and bacon.

Top with Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top, making sure it’s evenly distributed.

Bake: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes. After 45 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.

Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

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