Chunky Mashed Potatoes Recipe
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Chunky Mashed Potatoes Recipe
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For a family-favorite side dish, try chunky mashed potatoes (Czech "šťouchané brambory") with spring onions and bacon, all sautéed in butter for an elegant twist!
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds potatoes medium-starch potatoes, such as Yukon golds
- 2 spring onions
- 3 ounces Bacon sliced or whole
- 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- ⅓ cup whole milk or Half-and-Half for better flavor
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Peel 2 pounds potatoes and cut them into equal pieces. Place the potatoes in a large pot of salted water and boil them until tender. They should reach the right softness after about 18–20 minutes of simmering.
- While the potatoes are cooking, clean the 2 spring onions and cut off the root. Chop finely. Dice 3 ounces bacon. Heat 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat and sauté the onions and bacon in it while stirring. It takes 5 minutes.
- Drain the cooked potatoes. Add ⅓ cup whole milk to the pot and mash them with a hand potato masher.
- Add the fried onion and bacon to the potatoes. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper and mix to combine.
Notes
- The basic recipe makes 4 portions.
- SERVING: Serve the mashed potatoes warm in a bowl or directly on a plate alongside your main course. For a nice touch, garnish with chopped fresh herbs like chives or parsley.
- You can swap spring onions for yellow onions, young leeks, or shallots if you prefer.
- Mash the potatoes by hand, not with an electric mixer, to easily achieve your desired texture.
- Feeling adventurous? Try adding pressed garlic, bold cheeses like Parmesan, or even sautéed mushrooms or cabbage for extra flavor.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
430kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
38mg
(13%)
Sodium
636mg
(27%)
Potassium
1005mg
(29%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
273IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
46mg
(51%)
Calcium
59mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 430 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 430kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 38mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 636mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 1005mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 273IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 46mg | 51% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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