Bacon Potato Bake

Bacon Potato Bake

Here’s a great side dish to take to any pot luck or picnic.

1/4 cup butter

1 large onion, finely minced

1 (8 oz.) pkg fresh mushrooms, sliced

1 lb. bacon, fried and cut into bite-sized pieces

8 large potatoes, peeled, diced into 1-inch cubes and parboiled

1 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. pepper

1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream

1 (8 oz.) pkg. grated sharp cheddar cheese

1 Tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Melt butter in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add onion and mushrooms to pan and saute until soft, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir bacon and parboiled potatoes into saute pan and heat until warm. Season with salt and pepper.

Transfer contents of saute pan into large greased cast iron skillet or 13×9-inch casserole dish. Pour heavy whipping cream over potato mixture and top with grated cheese.

Sprinkle parsley over all and cover tightly with lid. Bake for 20-30 minutes until heated through. Remove lid and continue baking additional 10 minutes or until golden brown.

Serves 6-8