Potatoes - Soul Food

[MajestyJo]

he site is about Food for the Body, Mind and Spirit. This is meant for the body, but I have always found Potatoes to be Soul Food. Good for my soul, especially when they are garlic mashed.

1 lb. potatoes (about 3 medium), peeled, cubed (about 3-1/2 cups)

6 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, chopped

1/2 of a medium red pepper, chopped

1 small onion, chopped

6 eggs

1 cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese

PLACE potatoes in large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to boil; continue boiling 5 min. Drain well; set aside.

COOK bacon in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Remove from skillet; drain and set aside. Wipe out skillet with paper towel.

Add red pepper and onion to skillet; cook and stir on medium heat 3 min. Add potatoes; cook an additional 10 min., stirring occasionally.

MAKE 6 small wells in potato mixture. Place 1 raw egg in each well. Sprinkle evenly with bacon and cheese; cover. Cook 5 to 8 min. or until eggs are set.

This sounds very good, and my thoughts led me to a casserole dish

Fry bacon or use bacon bits. Fry Onion and Red Pepper or 3-4 Green Onions or add Chives instead of or with mushrooms. I would use fresh mushrooms instead of canned ones.

I would cook double the amount of potatoes, mash and add a tablespoon of butter/margarine. I would beat eggs, add about 3 tablespoons of milk, and add to potatoes, enough to make creamy. Add crumbled bacon, onion, peppers, mushrooms, chives and cheese. (White Cheddar or Monteray Jack would be good too)



Place mixtures in casserole dish, top with cheese and fine bread crumbs, and bake at 350 deg. F oven for about 20 min. until egg is cooked.

Bacon bits could be used for flavor and cook bacon as a side dish or serve with sausages or ham.