Basil Bacon's Fontina Potatoes

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I named this dish after my dear friend and neighbor's pet potbelly pig. his name is basil bacon and i thought if i ate enough of this dish, i would certainly start to resemble him :) when your ready to splurge on a rich and comforting dish, give it a try.

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

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Slice pototoes into 1 / 4 inch slices.

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Place potatoes in pan of boiling water and par-boil for about 8 minutes and drain.

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Fry bacon until crisp and crumble.

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In a 2.

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5 l casserole dish , layer 1 / 2 of each ingredient in this order: potatoes , salt , pepper , dot with butter , onions , green onions , basil , bacon , and cheese.

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Repeat layers with rest of the ingredients.

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Pour heavy cream over top and cover.

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Bake for 30 minutes , remove cover and bake for another 15 minutes until top is slightly browned and bubbling.

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Allow to rest 10 minutes before serving.

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Ingredients

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red potatoes, bacon, onion, green onions, fresh basil, butter, fontina cheese, kosher salt, fresh ground pepper, heavy cream