LOADED BAKED POTATO CASSEROLE

In 12-inch skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp. Remove bacon, reserving 3 tablespoons drippings; drain bacon on paper towels, crumble, and set aside.

Position chef’s bowl and 4 mm shredding disc in work bowl. Add Cheddar cheeses and Parmesan cheese in batches, cutting to fit feed tube if necessary. Process to shred. Set aside.

In Dutch oven over high heat, add water and 11⁄2 teaspoons salt; bring to boil. Meanwhile, position 4 mm shredding disc in work bowl. Add potatoes in batches, cutting to fit feed tube if necessary. Process to shred. If desired, rinse potatoes and drain well. When water boils, add potatoes; return to a boil. Cook 1 minute, or until crisp-tender. Drain well.

Exchange shredding disc for mini work bowl and mini blade in work bowl. With processor running, add parsley and onions through small feed tube. Process until chopped, 2 to 3 seconds. Set aside.

In large mixing bowl, combine sour cream, flour, remaining 3⁄4 teaspoon salt, pepper, milk, and reserved bacon drippings; mix well. Add potatoes, shredded cheeses, onion mixture, and reserved bacon; toss gently to mix well. Spread into greased 13x9x2-inch baking pan.

Split French bread lengthwise. Butter cut sides; place cut sides together. Cut into 1-inch pieces. Exchange mini bowl and mini blade for multipurpose blade in work bowl. Add buttered bread to work bowl. Process until fine crumbs form, 5 to 8 seconds. Sprinkle crumb mixture over potatoes. Bake at 350° F for 60 to 75 minutes, or until golden brown and edges are bubbly.

Yield: 16 servings (3⁄4 cup per serving).

Per Serving: About 330 cal, 12 g pro, 23 g carb, 22 g total fat, 12 g sat fat, 60 mg chol, 430 mg sod.

6 strips bacon

8ounces extra sharp Cheddar cheese, chilled

6ounces smoked sharp Cheddar cheese, chilled

2ounces Parmesan cheese, room temperature

21⁄2 quarts water

21⁄4 teaspoons salt, divided

3 pounds russet potatoes

1⁄3 cup loosely packed fresh parsley leaves

8green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces

3 cups sour cream

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

3⁄4 teaspoon cracked black pepper

2⁄3 cup milk

1 slice (3 in.) French bread

1tablespoon butter or margarine, softened

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