Potatoes Au Gratin with Fennel and Bacon

Delicious and can be made with lower fat substitutes.

Ingredients:
1 pound sliced bacon
5 tablespoons butter
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 1/2 cups whole milk, or as needed
1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
salt and ground black pepper to taste

1 pinch ground nutmeg
2 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, thinly sliced
1 large fennel bulb, trimmed and diced
7 leaves fresh basil, chopped

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