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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 1/2 cup milk and 1/2 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
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
 

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

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 304 kcal
Author: Julia
Ingredients
  • 2 lb potatoes , unpeeled, washed
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup half and half
  • 1 teaspoon salt more to taste
  • 8 strips bacon , cooked and chopped
For garnish:
  • 1/4 cup green onions chopped
Instructions
  1. 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.
  2. Drain potatoes from water, let the cool and then peel. Or, alternatively, peel each hot potato under the cold running water.
  3. 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 1/2 cup half and half, then add more if needed, to achieve the desired texture.
  4. Top mashed potatoes with chopped bacon and green onions. Or, mix those right in!
Nutrition Facts
Mashed Potatoes with Bacon
Amount Per Serving
Calories 304 Calories from Fat 189
% Daily Value*
Fat 21g32%
Saturated Fat 10g63%
Cholesterol 46mg15%
Sodium 606mg26%
Potassium 720mg21%
Carbohydrates 20g7%
Fiber 3g13%
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A 355IU7%
Vitamin C 18.2mg22%
Calcium 72mg7%
Iron 5.1mg28%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Filed Under: Bacon, Dinner, Gluten Free, Potatoes, Recipe, Side Dish, Vegetables Published: Mar 21, 2014 14 Comments

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  1. Cathy

    Apr 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

    Mar 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!

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  3. Chris @ The Café Sucré Farine

    Mar 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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