Potato, Patata...

 I just bumbled onto something delicious. 

It's kind of a Spanish potato omelet (Tortilla de Patatas).... and kind of a smothered dish. Best of all, it used up leftover french fries from our recent trips to Red Robin!

I also thought of one of Elvis's favorite dishes: french fries smothered in gravy. In Colorado, it would have been green chili, instead. But neither of us likes mushy, soggy fries. 

So here's what I did.

FORT GARLAND FRY(S)

leftover french fries, cut in small pieces

       (this should also work for small chunks of cooked potato. Plan for 1 1/2 potatoes per person)

small can of green chilis

1 green onion, chopped (or 1/2 regular onion, minced)

1-2 slices bacon, chopped fine (I also threw in half a hamburger pattie)

garlic  (or add other spices, like taco seasoning, cumin, etc. if you want)

1/2 cup each mozzarella and cheddar cheese

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Spread your fries or potatoes out in a casserole dish. Arrange the other ingredients on top, sprinkling with garlic and/or other spices, ending with the cheeses. 

Bake at 400 degrees for 25 min. Eat hot, topped with salsa, if you've got it. Or not. Serves 2-4, depending on how many fries or potatoes you used.

The Brick sampled the crusty, crunchy results, and said, "This is good! From leftovers??" Pretty much! 

     Takes care of old potatoes, too...so this doesn't happen: