Hash Brown Casserole With Bacon And Cheddar
- 8 ounces bacon
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 lb frozen hash brown potatoes
- 1/2 cup snipped fresh chives
- 1 1/4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1.treheat oven to 350 u0b0 F. Butter an 8-inch-square glass baking dish.
- 2.took bacon in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Remove slices; drain on a paper-towel-lined plate In same skillet over medium-low heat, cook onion and pepper in bacon dripping 8 minutes, until softened, stirring often.
- 3.teep skillet at medium-low. Stir in flour. Slowly pour in milk, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring to incorporate smoothly with the flour. Cook until mixture thickens and comes to a simmer, about 5 minutes, stirring often. Crumble bacon into mixture.
- 4.tvenly spread potatoes in prepared dish. Top with half of the chives, 1 cup of the cheese, and the vegetable-bacon mixture. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup of cheese. Bake 40-50 minutes, until potatoes are tender. Sprinkle with remaining chives before cutting into squares.
bacon, onion, red bell pepper, flour, milk, frozen hash brown potatoes, fresh chives, cheddar cheese
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/hash-brown-casserole-with-bacon-and-cheddar-406719 (may not work)