The Collector Cook

I am back. It is trick or treat tonight and I promise you that this is a treat.  If you like twice backed potatoes you will love this casserole.  It comes from a Circleville ,Ohio Church of Christ Ladies in a book entitled, Hidden Treasures- Casseroles and Cobblers.  There are many delicious recipes in this book.  The first one that I tried was one called twice baked potatoes.  Yes, if you liked twice baked potatoes, you are going to love, love, love this.  This recipe was submitted by Debbie Murphy and Dianne Malone.

Here is my adaptation of  Twice Baked Potatoes Casserole.

6 medium unpeeled potatoes, baked
1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper
3/4 pound of bacon, cut into lardens and cooked
1 carton of sour cream
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
2 cups shredded cheddar
1/2 cup Asiago cheese
2 green onions, chopped

Cut baked potatoes into 1 inch cubes.  In a greased 12x9 casserole dish, put half of the potatoes.  Sprinkle with salt, pepper and bacon.  Top with half the sour cream and cheeses.  Repeat layers.  Baked uncovered at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted.  Sprinkle with onions.  Serves 6-8  Everyone ate with gusto and had very little left.

Really any cheese you have that you enjoy would work.  Also lardens are pieces of bacon that are cut into small pieces and fried.