Ingredients:
 | 6 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced (3 Lbs) |
| 6 to 8 slices of bacon |
| 3 large onions, thinly sliced |
| 1/3 Cup fresh chopped chives |
| 2 Cups (8 Oz) shredded, sharp cheddar cheese |
| 1 Tsp Salt |
| 3/4 Tsp Pepper |
| 1/4 Cup butter or margarine |
| 1/4 Cup all purpose flour |
| 3 Cup Milk |
| Garnish: Fresh chives |
Prepares 8 - 10 servings
Preparation time: 45 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Bake time: 35 minutes
| Bring sliced potatoes and slated water to cover, to a boil in saucepan over medium heat, reduce heat, and cook 8 minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside. |
| Cook bacon in large skillet until crisp. Drain on paper towels, reserving 2 Tsp of drippings in skillet. Crumble bacon and set aside. |
| Sauté onions in drippings in skillet over medium high heat for 15 minutes or until tender. Stir in bacon and chives. |
| Layer a lightly greased 13 x 9 inch baking dish with 1/3 of potato slices, 1/3 of onion mixture, 3/4 cup of cheese, and sprinkle with 1.3 Tsp salt & 1/4 Tsp pepper. Repeat two more times. |
| Melt butter in heavy sauce pan over low heat; wisk in flour until smooth. Cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute. Gradually wisk in milk until smooth. |
| Pour over potato mixture. Bake at 400 degrees for 35 minutes or until golden. Let stand 10 minutes. |