Cheesy Bacon Potatoes Food

CRISPY CHEESE AND BACON POTATOES

Steps:

• COOK THE BACON: Spread the bacon strips out across a large rimmed baking sheet pan and place on the middle rack of a COLD oven. Set the temperature to 400 degrees. Set a timer for 16 minutes and check the bacon. Remove it from the oven when it is as crisp or crunchy as you like. I remove ours at 18 minutes and it's a great balance of chewy crunch. If you like your bacon crispy enough to crumble, you will probably want to cook it another minute past that.
• COOK THE POTATOES: While the bacon is cooking, peel and chop the potatoes. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel lined plate to drain. There should be 2-3 tablespoons of bacon grease left on the sheet pan. (If there is more than that, drain off a bit.) Put the potatoes on the pan and toss with tongs to thoroughly coat them in the bacon grease. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spread the potatoes out in a single layer and bake for 20 minutes, stir well and bake an additional 20 minutes. Stir again, making sure that none of the potatoes are sticking to the tray. Bake another 15 minutes.
• Chop the bacon into small pieces. Remove the potatoes from the oven, stir again and sprinkle generously with shredded cheese and chopped bacon. Return the tray to the oven and bake an additional 2-3 minutes, until the cheese has melted. Top with sliced green onions just before serving. Enjoy!

CHEESY BACON POTATOES

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients until well blended.

CHEESY BACON BAKED POTATOES

Steps:

• Scrub potatoes, pat dry and pierce with a fork.
• Bake at 425 for 55-65 minutes or until soft.
• While potatoes are baking, cook bacon in a skillet until browned, cool and crumble.
• In 2 Tbsp of bacon grease, saute onion and green pepper until still tender crisp, then add mushrooms and saute until mushrooms are cooked, then set aside.
• When potatoes are cooked, cut a slice from the top of each.
• Scoop out the flesh, keeping the shell intact.
• Mash potato, adding 1 cup of the cheese, milk, butter, egg, salt, vegetable mixture and half of the bacon.
• Spoon mixture into the shells, top with remaining cheese and bacon.
• Bake at 350 for 20 minutes or until slightly brown on top.

CHEESY BACON POTATOES

Steps:

• 1. Use a large pot. Saute chopped onions in butter till soft but not browned.
• 2. In a small bowl, combine flour, salt and pepper. Stir flour mixture into onion mixture.
• 3. Add milk and half and half. Stir and cook over medium heat till mixture begins to thicken (about 3 minutes).
• 4. Turn off heat.
• 5. Add 1 1/2 cups cheese to the sauce and stir till melted and smooth.
• 6. Add sliced potatoes, bacon and stir well to combine.
• 7. Pour mixture into a casserole dish sprayed with no stick spray. Cover with foil and bake at 350 for 35 minutes.
• 8. Remove foil, sprinkle reserved cheese over top and return to oven to bake another 30 minutes or until potatoes are soft, cheese is melted and edges begin to brown.
• 9. Let stand a few minutes before serving to allow sauce to thicken.