Ingredients for Bacon Flavoured Mashed Potatoes
- 2 lbs white potatoes
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 1 celery rib, chopped (optional)
- 1/2 cup milk (or more, to taste)
- 4 slices bacon
- 2 tablespoons fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
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How to Make Bacon Flavoured Mashed Potatoes
- Peel and cube 2 lbs of Yukon Gold potatoes.
- Place potatoes in a large pot, cover with lightly salted cold water, and bring to a boil.
- Cook until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain the potatoes well and return them to the pot.
- While potatoes are boiling, cook bacon until crispy. Crumble and set aside.
- In a skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and celery (if using) and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the sautéed vegetables to the cooked potatoes.
- Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the potatoes.
- Using a potato masher, mash the potatoes until mostly smooth but still slightly chunky.
- Gradually add milk, mashing until the potatoes reach your desired consistency.
- Stir in the crumbled bacon and chopped parsley.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
29 g
Sugar
11g
Fat
53g
Carbs
16g
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