Cheesy Bacon Potato Bake
Cheesy bacon potato bake: quartered red potatoes boiled 10 minutes, tossed with crisp bacon, onion, bacon grease, salt, pepper, paprika, parsley, sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack, then baked at 350°F for 30 minutes until fork tender. Serves 4.
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Ingredients
- 8 medium red potatoes rinsed and cut into quarters
- 6 slices bacon cut into small pieces before frying
- 1/2 cup onion diced
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese grated
- 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese grated
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley diced; or 3 tablespoons dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F.
- Put the quartered potatoes in a saucepan with water, bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes.
- While the potatoes cook, fry the bacon pieces with the onion in a skillet until the bacon is browned and crisp.
- Drain the potatoes. In a large bowl, add the bacon, onion and bacon grease to the potatoes.
- Add the salt, pepper, paprika and parsley and toss to coat, then add the cheddar and Monterey Jack and toss again.
- Put the potatoes in a baking dish and bake for 30 minutes, until they are fork tender and the center reaches 165°F.
- Let the dish cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours in shallow covered containers and eat within 3 to 4 days, or freeze 3 to 4 months. Reheat covered to 165°F.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 619kcalCarbohydrates: 64gProtein: 22.8gFat: 31gSodium: 1159mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3.9g