Bacon-Cheddar Potato Rounds (and a serious Williams Sonoma giveaway)

Domestic

It’s no secret that I’m big on full-out meal planning, so of course I have been trying to map out a wonderful Thanksgiving celebration – especially since this year it involves a longish road trip and a long time, long distance friend. It’s also no secret that I adore pretty kitchen gear and ever since I started collecting treasures in our new place in California, I have been absolutely smitten, so I am hunting for the perfect dishes and bakeware to bring with us on our Thanksgiving visit. This amazing giveaway is so timely and right up my alley I am so excited to present it to you guys!

Just three simple steps will get you entered in this giveaway for A set of 4 Harvest Pumpkin Tiny Taper Holders from Williams Sonoma, 10″ x 6″ Scalloped Italian Bakers from Sur la Table and the matching Wire Baker Racks.

1. Check out The Country Crock Chronicle and leave a comment on an article there.

2. Like So Very Domestic on Facebook.

3. Leave a comment here to let me know you did!

A winner will be chosen by a random draw and posted on the blog on Monday, November 12 (the winner will also be contacted via email). The winner must reply with their mailing address within 24 hours or a new winner will be chosen by a second random drawing. Good luck!!

This year we are spending Thanksgiving with a dear friend of mine and her four children, and I have been trying out different side dish ideas to help make it a really special holiday. This was one of my favorites so far (you can find loads more inspiration over at Country Crock and here on the blog in the next couple of weeks).

In trying out and coming up with different recipes for Thanksgiving of course the emphasis leans towards bigger is better and this time of year especially the menus often tend to be a lot richer. We don’t need to give up the richness completely, but it is a smart to make adjustments to recipes to make them healthier for ourselves and our families. Years ago I would have made this recipe with butter, traditional bacon and full fat cheddar cheese. However, with a few small changes I was able to make this recipe much healthier! Country Crock has 0g trans fat, no-nitrate bacon is always a better choice than a bacon (either pork or turkey) made with nitrates and low fat cheese is a no brainer switcheroo.

Bacon-Cheddar Potato Rounds

4 potatoes, sliced about 1/2″ thick
1/4 cup melted Country Crock
black pepper, to taste
8 slices of no-nitrate, turkey bacon, cooked and chopped
8 ounces low-fat shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup chopped green onion or chives

Bacon-Cheddar Potato Rounds
Bacon-Cheddar Potato Rounds
Preheat oven to 400 degrees Using a pastry brush, cover both sides of each potato slice with Country Crock and put them on an ungreased baking sheet. Sprinkle with black pepper and cook for about 45 minutes, until potatoes are cooked through.
Bacon-Cheddar Potato Rounds
Bacon-Cheddar Potato Rounds
Once the potatoes are cooked, sprinkle with the cheddar cheese, the bacon and then top with the chives or green onions (or use a mix of the two). Cook for another 10 minutes or so until the cheese is melty and serve alongside your main! I had intended them to be cut up and eaten but more than one person picked them up and ate them as finger food!
Bacon-Cheddar Potato Rounds

Thank you to Country Crock for being a sponsor. I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls Collective. All opinions expressed here are my own.

6 Comments

6 Comments

  1. Julie  •  Nov 2, 2012 @2:21 pm

    Lunchbox Remix left a comment there
    as Julie A Scott Laws

    Great! You’re officially entered!

  2. Julie  •  Nov 2, 2012 @2:21 pm

    like u on fb Julie A Scott Laws

    Thank you!

  3. Katie  •  Nov 4, 2012 @12:00 am

    I left a comment on the thanksgiving sides. YUMM!!! I cant wait to try some of those recipes. Or you could just make me some and I could come over? LOL!!! Of course I already “like” you on FB!!! PLUS I need those bacon cheesy potatoes MMMM!!!

    Great! You’re officially entered! I would be beyond happy to cook for you! Of course!

  4. Jennifer Pacey  •  Nov 4, 2012 @7:03 am

    I like you on fb, and commented kn the after school snacks. Pizza style grill cheese how did i not think of that. And these potatoes i know my kids will eat them up.

    Great! You’re officially entered! These potatoes are very family-friendly!

  5. Kelly  •  Nov 11, 2012 @8:25 am

    Looks decadent and delicious lady!

    Seriously good! You’re officially entered, btw. 🙂

  6. Pamela  •  Nov 11, 2012 @10:14 am

    You are the domestic goddess, so I seek your advice: do you think this would work with sweet potatoes? Looks so yummy, but we’re on a restricted diet rt now. 🙁 But I think I could modify with yams and it would be good too. You?

    Absolutely, yes I do! And P to the S, I’m counting this as an entry. 😉

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