French Idaho® Potato Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 12 cups Idaho® potatoes cut into ¼-inch cubes, about 4 pounds.
• 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
• 3 cups Canadian bacon, cooked & diced
• ¾ cup sallions, sliced
• 3 jalapeño peppers, seeded, finely chopped each
• 12 eggs, beaten
• ¾ cup milk
• ¾ teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. Grease a 13-inch by 9-inch baking dish with the olive oil.
2. Arrange the potatoes evenly in the dish. Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes. Stir the potatoes; sprinkle with cheese, bacon, scallions and jalapeño pepper.
3. Mix the eggs, milk and pepper in a bowl.
4. Pour over the potatoes.
5. Cover the casserole and store in refrigerator overnight (if possible).
6. Bake uncovered at 350°F for 40-45 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Remove from oven and let stand 10 minutes to absord flavors. Serve with fresh fruit.