Mashed Potatoes with Bacon and Cheese
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5.0
15 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
289 kcal
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Cuisine
American, gluten-free
Mashed Potatoes with Bacon and Cheese
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Loaded with SO much flavor, you'll find the BEST Mashed Potatoes with Bacon and Cheese in this simple recipe! Boiled Yukon gold potatoes are smashed together with garlic butter, cheddar cheese, and chives for the most flavor-packed side dish.
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Ingredients
- 6 oz. Bacon about 5-6 strips
- 2 lbs. Yukon gold potatoes about 7-8, peeled
- ½ red onion finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic finely minced
- ½ cup milk regular, oat, or soy
- 3 Tbsp. butter melted
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- ½ lemon juice
- 1 ½ tsp. salt plus more for water
- ½ tsp. black pepper
- parsley or chives finely chopped, optional
Instructions
- Boil the Potatoes: Add potatoes to a large pot and fill with water until they are covered by at least 1-inch. Sprinkle in ½-1 teaspoon salt. Bring water to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium and continue cooking for 15-25 minutes, or until the potatoes can be easily smashed. (This cook time will depend largely on how big or small your potatoes are.)
- Cook the Bacon and Onion: While the potatoes boil, cook whole strips of bacon in a skillet over medium-heat for 7-8 minutes, flipping halfway through. Remove from skillet and place on a paper towel-lined plate. Once cooled, cut into smaller pieces. Add 2 Tbsp. bacon grease back into the skillet along with the finely diced red onion. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until tender. Add garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds.
- Mash Potatoes with Onion: Remove potatoes from the pot using a slotted spoon and add to the skillet of onions. Mash using a potato masher until no large clumps remain. Add the milk, butter, cheese, lemon juice, 1 ½ tsp. salt, and black pepper. Continue mashing until your desired consistency is reached. Mix in the bacon and serve immediately with a sprinkle of finely chopped fresh parsley or chives. Enjoy!
Notes
- Prep-Ahead Instructions:
- You can peel the potatoes, just store them in a Ziploc bag.
- Storage Directions:
- Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 to 4 days. You can either freeze single-sized portions for easy use, or place all of the cooled potatoes in a freezer-safe bag for up to 2 to 3 months. Warm loaded potatoes back up in a saucepan on the stove or in the microwave.
- Recipe Tips:
- Use enough. Be sure to add enough water to completely cover the potatoes.
- Be picky. While milk is important, you can choose one that fits your dietary needs. Whole milk will add the most flavor, though.
- Perfect balance. Yukon gold are the best of both starchy and waxy worlds.
- You choose. Grab a bacon that you love without too much pepper or smoke flavor.
- Mash away. Leave some chunks or work until it's creamy, it's up to you.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
289kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
40mg
(13%)
Sodium
642mg
(27%)
Potassium
569mg
(16%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
324IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
27mg
(30%)
Calcium
145mg
(15%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 289 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 289kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 642mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 569mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 324IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 27mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 145mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
15 reviews
Excellent
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