This is one of those recipes I found written on a scrap piece of paper in the bottom of an antique recipe box. Whoever wrote it had written a side note saying it was excellent.
SMOTHERED POTATOES
2 extra large russet potatoes,baked, cooled and sliced
3-4 strips bacon, diced, cooked crisp, reserve rendered fat
1 LARGE shallot, diced
1/2-1 SMALL red pepper, diced
FRESH ground sea salt and black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- In the same pan you cooked the bacon, add shallot pieces, cooking 1 minute.
- Add red pepper pieces, cooking until peppers are softened.
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Spray baking dish with non-stick spray.
- Layer potatoes in baking dish, seasoning with FRESH ground sea salt, black pepper and paprika.
- Sprinkle with bacon pieces and cheese.
- Bake 10 minutes until heated through.