Ingredients
1/3 cup water
2 tbsp butter
1 medium onion
1 1/2 lb cubed potatoes
1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
2 oz diced pimiento
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
3 slices bacon, cook & crumble
Directions
Combine potatoes and water in a 2 quart casserole.
Cover and microwave at HIGH power 8 to 10 minutes or until potatoes
are tender, stirring after 4 minutes.
Drain; add butter, stirring until butter melts. Add onion, bell
pepper, pimiento, salt, and pepper. Bake at 375 for 25 minutes;
sprinkle with cheese and bacon.
Bake an additional 5 minutes or until cheese melts.
From "Progressive Farmer" January 1992; Peggy Huffstetler, Lebanon, TN
Servings: 4 servings
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Categories: Casserole; Lebanese; Main Dish; Potato; Vegetable
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We hope you enjoy this Confetti Potato Casserole recipe.
