Goody Girl Champion Potatoes

Ingredients

• 1 package dry form crab boil (recommended: Zatarain's)
• 3 pounds red potatoes
• 1 pound thick-cut bacon, diced
• 1 cup diced red onion
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1/4 pound butter, at room temperature
• 1/4 pound finely shredded Cheddar
• 1 green onion, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• Salt and pepper
• 3/4 cup sour cream

Directions

• Fill a 6-quart pot 2/3 full of water; add the crab boil and mix until blended. Cut the potatoes in half and slice into 3/8-inch thick pieces.
• (This can be done ahead of time; cover the potatoes with ice water until ready to cook.)
• Add the potatoes to the pot. Bring water to a boil and cook the potatoes until fork-tender.
• While the potatoes are cooking: in a medium saute pan on medium heat, cook bacon until crispy; remove and drain on a paper towel.
• Add red onion to bacon grease; cook until caramelized. Just before onions are done, add garlic and cook until lightly brown.
• In a bowl, place butter, 1/2 the cheese, 1/2 the bacon bits, 1/2 the green onions, the cooked red onions and garlic, cayenne, paprika, salt, pepper, and sour cream; mix together thoroughly.
• Strain potatoes and add to bowl; let stand for a few minutes or until cheese starts to melt. Fold ingredients together, trying not to break up the potatoes excessively. Top with remaining cheese, bacon, and green onions.
• Check seasonings and adjust to taste.