Ingredients
3 each med. potatoes
1 large onion
1 salt & pepper to taste
2 tsp chopped parsley
1/4 lb raw bacon, diced
2 tbsp butter
1 cup scalded milk (still hot)
1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese
Directions
Peel the potatoes and cut into very thin slices. Chop onion. Place
a layer of vegetables on a greased baking dish. Sprinkle with
seasonings, parsley and diced bacon. Dot with butter. Repepat layers
until all ingreds. are used. Pour milk over top with cheese. Cover
and bake in a preheated 350 F. oven for 45 min. Uncover and continue
cooking until potatoes are done and top is nicely browned.
NOTE: A collop is a small portion of any food.
Servings: 1 servings
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Categories: Meat; Vegetable
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