25 lbs. potatoes, peeled
2 1/2 lbs. diced cooked ham
2 1/2 lb. chopped onions
2 1/2 lb. chopped green peppers,
1 finely diced red pepper
1/2 lb. fresh jalapeno peppers, chopped
1 c. butter divided
3 Tbsp. salt
1 1/2 Tbsp. pepper
2 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
2 1/2 tsp. paprika
2 lb. shredded cheddar cheese (8 c.)
Cook potatoes in boiling water until just cooked, drain. Cool and
chill
several hours or overnight. Grate cooked potatoes into large
bowl. Saute
ham, onions and peppers in 1/4 c. butter until tender. Cool
10 min. Add to
potatoes along with seasonings and mix well. On a griddle
cook potatoes in remaining
butter (or use cooking oil) until browned, turning to brown on both
sides.
Place half of the potatoes on a platter, top with cheese and remaining
potatoes.
Serves 90 - 100
