Bacon and Onion Potato Casserole

ShelEB's Note:

A friend invited me to a collaborative dinner and said my task was to bring a cool potato dish. This one fit the bill and was easy to transport!

• Total Time: 1 hrs
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 3 lbs yukon gold potatoes
• 1 large onion
• 1 lb bacon
• 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese , plus
• ½ cup parmesan cheese , for sprinkling
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup butter
• salt
• pepper

Directions:

1. Peel and boil potatoes.
2. While potatoes cook, cook bacon until well done and crisp.
3. Drain and crumble bacon, set aside.
4. Dice onion and carmelize in melted butter, set aside.
5. When potatoes test done, drain and mash.
6. Stir in heavy cream and whip.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Fold in onions, bacon and parmesan cheese.
9. Add additional cream if you prefer softer potatoes.
10. Turn into a greased casserole dish.
11. Bake for 30 minutes in a preheated 350 degree oven.
12. Sprinkle with additional parmesan before serving.