FRENCH-FRY BAKE

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When a friend brought this to a gathering at church, I simply had to ask for the recipe-what a fast and fun way to serve potatoes! It's always good to find a recipe that can sneak in a few extra veggies; the kids never find the carrots hidden inside this one. -Cheryl Newendorp, Pella, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/3 cup butter, cubed
1 small onion, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups 2% milk
1 medium carrot, shredded
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/3 cup diced pimientos, drained
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 package (32 ounces) frozen french-fried potatoes

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°. In a Dutch oven, heat butter over medium heat. Add onion and green pepper; cook and stir until tender, 3-4 minutes. Stir in flour until blended; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 2-3 minutes., Stir in carrot, 1/2 cup cheese, pimientos, salt and pepper until cheese is melted. Remove from heat. Place french-fried potatoes in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; pour sauce over top. Bake, uncovered, until bubbly, 30 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; bake until cheese is melted, 3-5 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 540mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.