Ingredients
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1/2 cup red pepper, chopped fine
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1 tablespoon canola oil
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4 cups mashed potatoes (prepared with milk & butter, leftovers are fine)
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1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (divided 1/2 c and 1/2 c)
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1/4 cup bacon, cooked crispy and crumbled (turkey bacon works fine)
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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1/2 cup green onion, chopped fine
Instructions
- In a small skillet, saute onion and red pepper in oil until tender.
- In a large bowl, combine the onion mixture, mashed potatoes, 1/2 c cheese, bacon, salt and pepper.
- Spoon into a lightly sprayed/greased 2 quart baking dish.
- Sprinkle with remaining cheese (and if desired, add some extra chopped green onion and extra crumbled cooked bacon to the top).
- Bake uncovered at 350F for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is melted.