Verne's Au Gratin Potatoes

Amber Ward's Note:

This recipe was given to me years ago from my best friend Verne. Easy preparation and makes wonderful leftovers!

• Total Time: 1 hrs 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1 (28 ounce) bag O'Brien potatoes
• 1 red pepper, chopped
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 4 slices OSCAR MAYER Center Cut Bacon
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup milk
• 1 (8 ounce) package shredded mild cheddar cheese

Directions:

1. Saute red pepper, green pepper, onion, and bacon in skillet until tender.
2. Place potatoes into 13 x 9 greased baking pan. Add vegetables and cooked bacon once they are tender.
3. In small saucepan, heat butter over low heat until melted. Add flour, salt, pepper stirring until smooth. Add 1 cup milk - heat till boiling, stirring constantly. Add shredded mild cheese and stir until melted.
4. Mix cheese sauce to potatoe mixture.
5. Bake 400 degrees for 1 hour until golden brown.
6. Double the cheese sauce for extra creamy potatoes.