Asiago, Potato and Bacon Gratin

Asiago, Potato and Bacon Gratin

1 1/2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch slices

1 tsp salt

2 tbsp garlic, minced

1/4 cup flour

2 cups 1 percent milk

3/4 cup asiago cheese, grated

1/4 cup fresh chives, chopped

1/4 tsp pepper

4 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled

Cooking spray

Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and sautée lightly. Sprinkle flour over shallots and gradually add 1/2 cup milk whisking until well blended. Add remaining milk stirring with a whisk. Cook over medium heat until thickened, approximately 9 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in salt, cheese, chives, pepper and bacon. 

Arrange half of the potato slices on the bottom of a baking dish coated with cooking spray. Pour half of cheese sauce over potato slices. Top with remaing potato slices and cheese sauce. 

Bake uncovered in a 350 degree oven for 45 - 50 minutes until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.