Wendy Vercauteren’s Scalloped Sweet Potatoes

wendy scalloped sweet potatoes

2 pounds of sweet potatoes
4 strips of bacon
1 whole onion chopped
2 1/2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp of salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 cups milk
1 1/4 grated parmesan cheese

Potluck tip: If prepared in advance, bake as directed, cover and refrigerate
up to one day. Reheat at 325 degrees for 15 min covered then remove the cover
and continue heating until warm.

1. Preheat oven to 325.Peel potatoes; cut into 1/4 inch slices. Place potatoes
in a large pot of boiling water. Cook for 5-10 minutes or until just tender.
Drain well and set aside.

2.Meanwhile, fry bacon in a large skillet over med-high heat until it is crisp.
Drain on a papertowel, crumble and set aside.

3. Add chopped onion to bacon drippings and cook until tender. Stir in flour over
low heat and cook to a paste. Add salt and pepper. Add Milk and cook until mixture
thickens slightly.

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