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Ingredients
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5 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
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8 strips bacon
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⅔ cup chopped green or red bell pepper
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½ cup chopped onion, or more to taste
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¾ cup hot milk
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6 tablespoons butter, plus more for greasing
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1 teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
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1 (10 ounce) package sharp Cheddar cheese, cut into chunks
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3 large eggs
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter 2 large casserole dishes.
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Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
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While the potatoes are cooking, place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until browned and crispy, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and crumble when cool enough to handle. Leave 2 tablespoons bacon drippings in the skillet and discard the rest.
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Add bell pepper and onion to the drippings; cook and stir over medium heat until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.
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Combine potatoes, hot milk, butter, salt, and pepper in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; beat first on slow speed, then increasing to medium speed until fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Add Cheddar cheese, eggs, bell pepper-onion mixture, and bacon. Beat again at medium speed until cheese is in smaller pieces, about 3 minutes. Fill each of the prepared casserole dishes 2/3 full of potatoes.
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Bake in the preheated oven until heated through and potatoes have puffed up, 30 to 35 minutes.
Cook's Note:
To make ahead, cool casseroles after step 5. Cover and refrigerate until ready to bake. Remove from the refrigerator and let sit on counter for 1 hour to come to room temperature. Bake in a preheated 350 degree F (175 degree C) oven until heated through and puffy, 30 to 35 minutes. (May take an extra 10 minutes if made ahead!)
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
266 | Calories |
13g | Fat |
27g | Carbs |
11g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 16 | |
Calories 266 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 13g | 17% |
Saturated Fat 8g | 38% |
Cholesterol 71mg | 24% |
Sodium 419mg | 18% |
Total Carbohydrate 27g | 10% |
Dietary Fiber 3g | 12% |
Total Sugars 2g | |
Protein 11g | 21% |
Vitamin C 33mg | 37% |
Calcium 167mg | 13% |
Iron 2mg | 8% |
Potassium 691mg | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.