Soups and Vegetables: Cheesy New Potatoes

INGREDIENTS:

12 medium new potatoes
Salt and pepper
2 cups grated Old English cheese
16 slices bacon, fried crisp and crumbled
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup chopped parsley, for garnish

TO PREPARE:Wash and cube potatoes (do not peel), cook in boiling water until just barely tender. Remove from heat, drain, and season to taste with salt and pepper. In a large casserole, place layer of potatoes, half the bacon, half the butter, and half the cheese. Repeat the layers. Heat in a 350 degree oven for 20–30 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly. Remove from oven and garnish with parsley.

SERVES: 6 - 8

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