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    Mashed Potatoes with Bacon

    Published: Mar 21, 2014 / 14 Comments

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    Mashed Potatoes with Bacon - buttery and silky potatoes with bacon bits. Great side dish for grilled meats. Gluten free recipe.

    Mashed potatoes with bacon

    Have you ever met anyone who doesn't like mashed potatoes? It's my favorite side dish to go with grilled steak.  It's especially great with flank steak.  This is the recipe I ALWAYS use for mashed potatoes, this time I just decided to add some bacon to dress it up - I was wowed by the combined flavor of creamy mashed potatoes and bacon.  It's gluten free, too!

    Mashed potatoes with bacon

    Do you boil potatoes peeled or unpeeled?

    I always make my mashed potatoes by boiling unpeeled potatoes and peeling them AFTER they are cooked. I always prefer this method vs. boiling peeled tomatoes, because I've never ever encountered a problem of "soupy" mashed potatoes using my method. By boiling the potatoes unpeeled, they remain pretty much whole and intact, which makes the process of draining them from all the water pretty easy and effective.   If you boil peeled potatoes chunks (like most recipes suggest), potatoes tend to get much more watery and draining them could be challenging.

    What's better to use: cream or milk?

    I love using half and half vs. milk because using half and half makes potatoes less grainy and more creamy than if you used milk.

    If you don't have half and half, to make 1 cup of half and half combine ½ cup milk and ½ cup heavy cream.

    Mashed potatoes with bacon

    How to make mashed potatoes

    After you boiled the unpeeled potatoes, let them cool before peeling, or run them under cold water when they are still hot and peel them while running under cold water.

    Mash them slightly in a large mixing bowl, using potato masher. Melt butter, add the butter to mashed potatoes and mash it in.

    Then, heat up half & half until hot but not boiling and add gradually (not all amount at once). Add half and half gradually, constantly mashing, until you reach the desired consistency and texture.

    Top mashed potatoes with chopped cooked bacon and chopped green onions!

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    Mashed Potatoes with Bacon

    Mashed potatoes with bacon - buttery and silky potatoes with bacon bits. Great side dish for grilled meats. Gluten free recipe.
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 45 mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories per serving 304 kcal
    Author: Julia

    Ingredients

    • 2 lb potatoes , unpeeled, washed
    • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
    • ½ cup half and half
    • 1 teaspoon salt more to taste
    • 8 strips bacon , cooked and chopped

    For garnish:

    • ¼ cup green onions chopped

    Instructions 

    • Place unpeeled potatoes in a large saucepan. Fill the saucepan with water to cover potatoes. Bring to boil and simmer for about 30 or more minutes until potatoes are done and can be easily pierced with a fork.
    • Drain potatoes from water, let the cool and then peel. Or, alternatively, peel each hot potato under the cold running water.
    • Place peeled potatoes into a large mixing bowl. Using a potato masher, mash them slightly. Then, melt butter and add it to the potatoes, continuing to mash. Heat up half and half on the stove top or in microwave until hot but not boiling - add to the mashed potatoes, continuing to mash. Do not add all half & half at once - start by adding ½ cup half and half, then add more if needed, to achieve the desired texture.
    • Top mashed potatoes with chopped bacon and green onions. Or, mix those right in!

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Information
    Mashed Potatoes with Bacon
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    304
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    21
    g
    32
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    10
    g
    63
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    46
    mg
    15
    %
    Sodium
     
    606
    mg
    26
    %
    Potassium
     
    720
    mg
    21
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    20
    g
    7
    %
    Fiber
     
    3
    g
    13
    %
    Protein
     
    8
    g
    16
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    355
    IU
    7
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    18.2
    mg
    22
    %
    Calcium
     
    72
    mg
    7
    %
    Iron
     
    5.1
    mg
    28
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    The nutritional information on this website is only an estimate and is provided for convenience and as a courtesy only. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed. It should not be used as a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

    Keyword bacon mashed potatoes, mashed potatoes
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    1. Cathy

      April 21, 2014 at 3:03 pm

      This is very similar to a dish that I make on St. Patrick's Day...and a few times a year. It is called Colcannon. I have the recipe posted on Pinterest and Just A Pinch. Bacon is not traditionally added, but who would want to leave it out???
      Thank you for this recipe! Your photography is beautiful!

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    2. Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen

      March 26, 2014 at 4:42 pm

      Two recipes with bacon in a row? I'm in heaven! Love the tip to boil the potatoes with their skins on. Will be trying that!

      Reply
    3. Chris @ The Café Sucré Farine

      March 24, 2014 at 7:19 pm

      I'm such a sucker for mashed potatoes and these look amazing Julia. This could be the whole meal for me!

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