Spicy Potatoes W/Smoked Gouda, Bacon & Onions (#9)

Another recipe from my long-lost, but newly found treasure trove of recipes. There was a note w/this 1 that the recipe originated at the www.johnsonville.com site. I know why I saved this. DH views potatoes as a required part of every main meal, but I get bored w/repeat versions so am always on the lookout for new potato taste treats. Enjoy! .. *Edited to Add* -- This recipe was included in Germany-Benelux for ZWT6 due to its use of Gouda cheese as a primary ingredient & is supported by Wikipedia at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gouda_(cheese) :-)

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb  sml  red potatoes (washed well)
• 6  slices smoked bacon (thick-cut)
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 1  pinch kosher salt
•  black pepper
• 1  medium onion (yellow, white or red, peeled & sliced thin)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon whole cumin seed
• 1⁄2 teaspoon chili powder
• 6  ounces smoked gouda cheese (may use regular Gouda as needed)

Directions

1. Boil potatoes in salted water til soft (about 25 min). Drain, cool slightly, quarter & set aside.
2. Place a lrg non-stick sauté pan over med heat & cook bacon to barely crisp. Drain bacon on paper towels, crumble slightly & set aside.
3. Place butter in the sauté pan over med-high heat & sauté the onions w/salt, pepper, cumin seeds & chili powder (stirring occ) till onions are soft & aromatic.
4. Add the quartered potatoes, combine & allow mixture to brown slightly.
5. Sprinkle crumbled bacon & cheese over the mixture, turn heat to very low & cover for 5 min allowing cheese to melt. Serve immediately.