SCALLOPED POTATOES 'N BACON 4-5 large potatoes 1 teaspoon salt 1 large onion, thinly sliced 1/2 cup green pepper, diced 3 tablespoons butter 1/3 cup flour 3 1/2 cups milk 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese 3/4 teaspoon seasoned or plain salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper light sprinkling of granulated garlic (optional) 4-6 slices smoked bacon, cooked 1/2 cup canned crispy onion bits (optional)
Microwave bacon until 1/2 cooked; set aside on paper towels to absorb grease; pat dry. Cut into bite sized pieces when cool. Wash and peel potatoes. Cut into 1/2 inch slices (the 6mm or 8mm thick blade of a food processor may be used). Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil; add 1 teaspoon salt to the boiling water, then add the sliced potatoes, pepper and onion. Cook for 1 minute in boiling water; drain in colander. In saucepan, melt butter. Using a whisk, stir in flour and milk, mixing until smooth. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly for 1 minute. Add cheese and continue to stir until cheese melts. Stir in 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Mix in bacon. Transfer mixture to a buttered 2 quart casserole. Sprinkle top very lightly with granulated garlic (optional). Bake in a preheated 350°F oven, uncovered, for 40 minutes. Sprinkle top with crispy canned onions, if desired, and bake for another 4-5 minutes. This makes a good accompaniment for French Onion Soup. Enjoy. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Access the Recipes And More list archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/recipesandmore%40googlegroups.com/ Visit the group home page at: http://groups.google.com/group/RecipesAndMore -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
