Bacon Cheesy Potato Casserole Recipe - Dry Potato Flake Recipe

Bacon Cheesy Potato Flake Casserole Recipe - 2020 has been a crazy year to say the least, so you may find yourself with a box of dried potato flakes as a pantry staple. Here's a recipe that uses dried potato flakes, and it is really great. Ingredients: 8 slices bacon, chopped 500 mL (2 cups) dry mashed potatoes 5 mL (1 tsp) black pepper 5 mL (1 tsp) salt 5 mL (1 tsp) thyme 2 ml (½ tsp) garlic powder 5 mL (1 tsp) onion powder 330 mL boiling water (or a combo of water and milk)* 2 eggs, beaten 375 mL (1½ cups) cheddar cheese, grated Method: Preheat oven to 180ºC (350°F). In a fry pan, fry off the bacon until crispy. In a large bowl; blend potato flakes, and dry spices. Gradually add water and mix well. Stir in some of the bacon grease and about half the bacon pieces. Stir the eggs into the mixture. Stir in half of the cheese and transfer to a casserole dish, top with the remaining bacon pieces. Bake for 20-30 minutes, you are just heating through and melting the cheese. *You can alter the amount of liquid and the liquid itself to suit your tastes. #LeGourmetTV #GlenAndFriendsCooking