Papas Gratinadas

Papas gratinadas bring a Mexican twist to your classic potato casserole! With its thick layer of potatoes, spiced cream sauce, and cheesy meat toppings, any other potato casserole will pale in comparison!

📝 Ingredients

• 2 lb potatoes
• 7 oz shredded Oaxaca cheese (or any melty cheese you prefer)
• 2/3 cup ham (cut into small bites)
• 1 cup bacon (cut into small bites)
• 1 cup Mexican crema (or sour cream)
• 1/4 cup milk
• 2 small eggs
• 1 Tbsp smoked paprika (or chili powder)
• salt
• pepper

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Place potatoes in a large pot, cover with water and cook until they're a bit tender but still a bit hard in the middle (read notes).
2. 2Remove potatoes from the water and once cooled peel them and cut them into thick slices.
3. 3Meanwhile, add bacon to a pan and cook over medium heat until bacon becomes slightly crispy.
4. 4Transfer bacon to a paper-lined plate and set aside until needed.
5. 5Add eggs, Mexican crema, milk, and mustard into a bowl and mix to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
6. 6--- Assemble & bake: ---
7. 7Preheat your oven to 355°F/180°C
8. 8Butter a baking dish and spread some cream mixture in the bottom.
9. 9Place a layer of potato slices and pour some of the cream mixture to cover them.
10. 10Top with ham, bacon, and shredded cheese.
11. 11Repeat until all ingredients are used.
12. 12Cover the dish with foil and bake for 40 minutes.
13. 13Uncover and keep baking for 10-15 more minutes or until the top is golden.
14. 14Remove from oven and allow to rest for 15 minutes before serving.