Granny's Apple Scalloped Potatoes

Ingrediants

• 1 medium Granny Smith apple, peeled and thinly sliced

• 1 teaspoon sugar

• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

• 2 tablespoons butter

• 1/2 cup sliced sweet onion

• 4 medium red potatoes (about 1 pound), thinly sliced

• 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese, divided

• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

• 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

• 4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

• Chopped fresh parsley, optional

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, combine apple slices, sugar and lemon juice; toss to coat. Set aside. In an 8- or 9-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat.

2.Alternately arrange potato and apple slices in a single layer in same skillet. Combine 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese with cream, thyme, salt and pepper; pour over top.

3. Bake, uncovered, 50 minutes. Top with bacon and remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese. Bake until potatoes are tender and top is lightly browned, 5-10 minutes longer. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. If desired, sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 376 calories, 25g fat (15g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 651mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 13g protein.

Recipe by: Shirley Rickis, The Villages, Florida