Bacon mashed potatoes are a classic comfort food dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are a staple of many holiday meals and can also be enjoyed as a weeknight dinner. The combination of creamy mashed potatoes and crispy bacon is a perfect match, and this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. There are many different ways to make bacon mashed potatoes, so you can find a recipe that suits your taste. Some recipes call for using russet potatoes, while others use Yukon Gold potatoes. You can also add other ingredients to your mashed potatoes, such as cheese, sour cream, or herbs. No matter how you make them, bacon mashed potatoes are a delicious and satisfying dish that is sure to be a hit.
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LOADED MASHED POTATOES WITH BACON AND CHEDDAR
Make this cheesy mashed potato dish through step 3 the night before, and save the final baking for Thanksgiving day.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Peel potatoes, and cut into 1-inch chunks. Place in a large saucepan, and add enough cold water to cover by about 2 inches. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and reduce to a simmer. Cook until tender and easily pierced with a paring knife, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a colander to drain; return to pan, cover, and set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add bacon, and cook until crisp and browned, turning once. Transfer to paper towels to drain; let cool, andcrumble into pieces.
- Using a fork, mash the potatoes in pan until light and fluffy. Add the cream cheese, butter, and sour cream, and stir until combined and smooth. Add theonion and any onion juice, chives, 2 cups cheese, half the bacon, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Transfer to a buttered 3-quart baking dish. Top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Bake until top is slightly golden and potatoes are heated through, about 30 minutes. Remove from oven; garnish with remaining bacon. Serve immediately.
BACON-CHEDDAR MASHED POTATOES
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Simmer 2 pounds small potatoes in salted water until tender, about 20 minutes; drain. Cool slightly, then peel. Heat 1 cup milk with 1/2 stick butter. Mash the potatoes with the hot milk and stir in 1 cup shredded cheddar. Top with crumbled cooked bacon and sliced scallions.
FETA AND BACON STUFFED CHICKEN WITH ONION MASHED POTATOES
Not for anyone watching their diet. A wonderful flavor filled meal that really fills you up. I took ideas from a few other recipes on here and I made it my own. Simply delicious!
Provided by danielle
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Breaded
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned but still soft. Reserve the bacon grease in the skillet, and cool the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate. Once cool, mix the bacon together with the feta cheese, 3 tablespoons of sour cream, oregano, and black pepper in a small bowl; set aside.
- Lay a chicken breast flat onto your work surface. Use the tip of a sharp boning or paring knife to cut a 2-inch pocket in the chicken breast. Repeat with the remaining chicken breasts. Spoon the bacon mixture into the pockets. Pour the flour, egg, and bread crumbs into separate, shallow dishes. Gently press the chicken breasts into the flour to coat. Dip each into the beaten egg, then press into bread crumbs.
- Reheat the bacon grease over medium heat. Brown the chicken breasts on both sides in the hot fat, about 2 minutes per side. Reserve the bacon grease in the pan. Place the breasts on a baking dish, and bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is no longer pink and the filling is hot, 20 to 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Meanwhile, place the potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain.
- While the potatoes are boiling, cook the onion in the remaining bacon grease over medium heat until very tender and golden brown, about 10 minutes. Once the potatoes are done, mash together with the onion, butter, and remaining 3 tablespoons of sour cream. Serve the chicken breasts accompanied by the mashed potatoes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1497.9 calories, Carbohydrate 118.9 g, Cholesterol 343.3 mg, Fat 84.2 g, Fiber 10.4 g, Protein 64.7 g, SaturatedFat 35.5 g, Sodium 1960.6 mg, Sugar 10.1 g
BACON MASHED POTATOES
Featuring cheddar cheese, bacon and chives, these rich and hearty potatoes go well with anything. For a slightly different twist, add some chopped parsley.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 3 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain. , Transfer to a large bowl. Add the milk, mayonnaise, chives, garlic powder and pepper; mash potatoes. Stir in cheese and bacon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 362 calories, Fat 24g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 331mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
MASHED POTATOES WITH BACON & GARLIC
In this recipe, you'll stir roasted garlic into creamy, ultra-rich mashed potatoes for incomparable flavor, then finish off the fluffy mound with a generous helping of crunchy bacon bits.
Provided by Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 1h5m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Roasted garlic: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Slice off the top of the garlic head to expose the cloves; place in center of a sheet of foil. Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil over the top and season generously with salt. Wrap in foil and bake in the oven until golden and tender, about 1 hour.
- Potatoes: Cut peeled potatoes into ½-inch dice. (Note: Potatoes can be peeled and diced 1 day in advance. Store completely submerged in cold water in the refrigerator, changing the water every few hours to prevent browning.) Place diced potatoes into a pot filled with cold salted water (as "salty as the sea"). Bring to a boil over high heat, 6-8 minutes. Once boiling, reduce to a simmer and cook until fork tender, 15-20 minutes.
- Bacon bits: In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp and browned, about 10 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer bacon bits to a paper towel-lined plate. Reserve the bacon fat in a small bowl and set aside.
- Return the pan to stove over low heat, and add just enough half-and-half to coat the bottom of the pan. Use a wooden spatula to deglaze the pan, scraping up all the browned bits (or "fond"). When small bubbles form around the edges of the pan, add the rest of the half-and-half. Stir until warmed through, then remove from heat.
- Potatoes are done cooking when you can easily cut a piece in half with a fork. Drain potatoes in a colander, then add back to the pot. Turn heat to medium-low and let them dry, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 1-2 minutes. When the bottom of the pot is dry, turn off the heat: they are ready for the potato ricer. Transfer potatoes to a large bowl. Work all the potatoes through the ricer and back into the pot. Fold in half of the warm half-and-half and gently stir to combine; avoid overmixing the potatoes, which could lead to a gluey texture. Add another ½ cup of half-and-half, and stir again. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons reserved bacon fat, and stir to combine. Add more half-and-half as needed to reach desired consistency. Then season to taste with salt and pepper (keeping in mind that the bacon bits will also add salt).
- Squeeze roasted garlic out of its skin into a small bowl, and use a fork to mash it into a paste. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to thin out the paste and continue mashing. Fold the garlic paste into the potatoes and stir to distribute evenly; then add half the bacon bits and gently stir to incorporate. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to a warmed serving bowl, garnish with remaining bacon bits, and serve immediately.
GREEN ONION AND BACON MASHED POTATOES
These bacon mashed potatoes are very tasty and put zing into a plain old side dish. I made these and the next day could not wait to eat the leftovers (hoping no one else got to them first).
Provided by Michelle Haner
Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes Mashed Potato Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 25 minutes. Drain.
- Mash potatoes in a large bowl using an electric mixer; pour in milk to make creamier. Stir in bacon, Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, green onions, sour cream, butter, garlic, salt, and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 406.1 calories, Carbohydrate 31.2 g, Cholesterol 67.4 mg, Fat 24.8 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 16.1 g, SaturatedFat 14.8 g, Sodium 1035 mg, Sugar 1.6 g
DIJON-TARRAGON CHICKEN, MASHED POTATOES WITH BRIE OR CAMEMBERT AND RAINBOW CHARD WITH BACON AND LEEKS
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- For the mashed potatoes: Peel potatoes and cube into uniform pieces, 8 per potato. Smash two cloves of garlic. Place potatoes and smashed garlic in saucepot, cover with water, cover pot and bring to boil. Season with salt and cook to tender, removing lid once potatoes boil. Return the potatoes and garlic to hot pot after draining, then add milk or stock and cheese and mash. Season with pepper of choice, then keep covered.
- For the Dijon-tarragon chicken: While potatoes are coming to a boil, remove tenders from chicken and pound the breasts (if they are large) 1/2 inch thick, then cut each into 3 pieces. Season chicken breasts and tenders with salt and pepper.
- Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat with EVOO and melt butter into oil. When it foams, add chicken and brown on both sides, 6 to 7 minutes.
- Peel and chop shallot and chop or grate garlic.
- Remove chicken to a plate, add shallots and garlic and stir a minute or so. Add wine and reduce to 1/4 cup, then add stock and bring to boil. Add creme fraiche or heavy cream and simmer at low rolling boil 2 to 3 minutes, then add Dijon and juice of 1/2 lemon. Chop and add tarragon, slide chicken back into pan and leave on warm or cover pan.
- For the chard with bacon and leeks: While chicken is working, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1 turn of the pan. Stem chard and chop stems; shred the greens. Chop and add bacon to the pan and brown to crisp, 4 minutes. Quarter leek and trim root, then chop; add chard stems and leek to bacon, stir 2 minutes, then wilt in chard greens. Season with salt and pepper and nutmeg to taste, then add juice of 1/2 lemon.
- Serve chicken alongside mashed potatoes and greens with bacon.
BACON CHEDDAR MASHED POTATOES
This is such a delicious way to fix mashed potatoes. If you are looking for something bursting with flavor and are looking for a different way to make your mashed potatoes, give this recipe a try! Easy and delicious!
Provided by Dine Dish
Categories Pork
Time 30m
Yield 3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat; cover and cook for 20 minutes or until tender.
- Drain.
- Add the milk, mayonnaise, chives, garlic powder and pepper; mash potatoes.
- Stir in cheese and bacon.
GARLIC, BACON & STILTON MASHED POTATOES
Creamy and savory, these mashed potatoes are a perfect partner for nearly any entree. They're a snap to put together in advance. -Jamie Brown-Miller, Napa, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°. Place garlic on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Drizzle with oil. Wrap foil around garlic. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until softened. Cool for 10-15 minutes., Meanwhile, place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain; transfer to a large bowl., Squeeze softened garlic into potatoes. Add the cream cheese, butter, milk, salt and pepper. Mash until potatoes are desired consistency and ingredients are combined. Stir in the Stilton cheese, bacon and 2 tablespoons parsley. Just before serving, sprinkle with remaining parsley and, if desired, additional crumbled blue cheese and bacon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 364 calories, Fat 25g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 536mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 11g protein.
MASHED POTATOES WITH FRIED MUSHROOM, BACON, AND ONION
A new twist on an old classic! Taking mushrooms, onions, and bacon, and incorporating them into good old fashion mashed potatoes.
Provided by Isis'smommy
Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes Mashed Potato Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Add potatoes to a large pot of water and bring to a boil. Cook until the potatoes are soft, about 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place the bacon slices in a large skillet over medium heat, and cook until crisp. Remove to paper towels.
- Wipe out the skillet, return to stove, and pour in vegetable oil. Stir in mushrooms and onion, and cook until onion is soft and translucent.
- When the potatoes are done, drain water, and place potatoes in a large bowl. Mash in butter and ranch dressing. With a potato masher or electric mixer, continue to mash until the potatoes are smooth. Stir in the mushrooms, onions, and crumbled bacon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 293.2 calories, Carbohydrate 24.6 g, Cholesterol 27.4 mg, Fat 19.4 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 278.4 mg, Sugar 1.3 g
MASHED POTATOES WITH BACON AND CHEDDAR
I got this recipe out of the Martha Stewart Living Annual Recipes 2003 book. It's very tasty, and good enough for a week night side, or even good enough for a dinner party.
Provided by crazycookinmama
Categories Potato
Time 1h10m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F Peel potatoes, and cut into 1-inch chunks.
- Place in a large saucepan, and add enough cold water to cover by about 2 inches.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and reduce to a simmer.
- Cook until easily pierced with a paring knife, about 20 minutes.
- Transfer to a colander to drain; return to pan, cover, and set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add bacon, and cook until crisp and browned, turning once.
- Transfer to paper towels; let cool, and crumble.
- Using a fork, mash potatoes in pan until light and fluffy; add cream cheese, butter, and sour cream, and stir until combined and smooth.
- Add the onion and any onion juice, chives, 2 cups cheese, half the bacon, salt, and pepper.
- Stir until well combined.
- Transfer to a buttered 3-quart baking dish.
- Top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
- Bake until top is slightly golden and potatoes are heated through, about 30 minutes.
- Remove from oven; garnish with remaining bacon.
- Serve immediately.
BACON ROSEMARY MASHED POTATOES
Creamy mashed potatoes are enhanced with the rich flavors of bacon, onion, rosemary, and garlic.
Provided by chocosaur
Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes Mashed Potato Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place the cubed potatoes in a pot with enough salted water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until tender, about 30 minutes; drain. Add butter to drained potatoes to melt; set aside.
- While the potatoes are cooking, place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until very crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove bacon to paper towels to drain; allow to cool and crumble. Leave 2 tablespoons bacon drippings in skillet and return it to the heat.
- Cook the onion and garlic in the bacon drippings until tender, about 4 minutes. Stir in the rosemary and cook for 1 minute more.
- Mash the potatoes with the melted butter. Mix in the crumbled bacon, the onion mixture, and milk; season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 199.6 calories, Carbohydrate 21.6 g, Cholesterol 28.6 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 457.9 mg, Sugar 2.3 g
SOUR CREAM MASHED POTATOES WITH ROASTED GARLIC, DIJON MUSTARD AND BACON
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Put the potatoes in a saucepan; cover with cold water and add 2 tablespoons kosher salt. Bring to a simmer over medium-low to medium heat and cook, uncovered, until tender, about 45 minutes. Drain the potatoes and let sit until just cool enough to handle, then peel and transfer to a bowl.
- Add the butter to the potatoes. Add the sour cream, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, and pepper to taste; mash with a potato masher or fork.
- Halve the garlic heads crosswise, put them on a sheet of foil and drizzle with olive oil; wrap and roast at 350 degrees F, 1 hour. Squeeze out the cloves; mash and stir into the potatoes. Fold in the mustard. Spoon the mashed potatoes into a serving dish and sprinkle with the bacon.
ASIAN BEER CAN CHICKEN WITH WOK-FRIED BACON BRUSSELS SPROUTS AND HORSERADISH MASHED POTATOES
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Pour half the contents of each beer can into a shallow roasting pan, then set the cans upright in the pan.
- In a medium bowl, toss the butter with the Three's BBQ Dry Rub and set aside. Rinse the chickens and pat dry. Generously rub chickens inside and out with the seasoned butter, being sure to stuff some butter under the skin as well. Put one lemon quarter in each cavity and then slide the chickens over the beer cans. Add the orange peels to the pan. Roast for 1 hour.
- Pull the pan from the oven and generously ladle the Orange-Hoisin Glaze over the chickens. Return to the oven and cook until the glaze has caramelized and turned a dark golden amber, about 25 minutes. When done, the internal temperature of the thigh meat should register 160 degrees F. Let the chickens rest, lightly tented with foil, for about 15 minutes. Carefully cut out the back bone of each chicken and cut the breast down the center.
- Serve a half-chicken per person, with Wok-Fried Bacon Brussels Sprouts and Horseradish Mashed Potatoes on the side. Strain the pan drippings and ladle over the chicken prior to serving.
- In a bowl, mix together the chili powder, brown sugar, celery salt, cinnamon, coriander, five-spice powder, oregano, garlic, chile flakes, curry powder, nutmeg, 4 tablespoons kosher salt and 2 tablespoons black pepper. Store in a sealed container.
- In a medium saucepot over medium-high heat, melt the butter and brown sugar together. Add the orange juice, hoisin, garlic, onions, orange rind and juice, lemon rind and juice, lime rind and juice, lemongrass, jalapeno and ginger. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 20 minutes.
- In a deep saucepot, heat the oil to 350 degrees F. Fry the brussels sprouts until the edges start to turn golden brown, about 2 minutes. Remove with a spider and drain on paper towels.
- In a medium wok or saute pan over medium-high heat, add the bacon fat and bacon. Then add the ginger, garlic, carrots and fried brussels sprouts; stir-fry for about 3 minutes. Add the balsamic and kimchee and cook, tossing, until everything is evenly glazed. Turn off the heat and add the basil. Divide into 4 portions and garnish with Parmesan.
- Fill a large pot with 1 gallon of water. Add the potatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce to a rolling simmer (medium-low heat) and cook until the potatoes are fork tender, about 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine the whipping cream, garlic, rosemary and thyme and in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer and cook until the cream is infused, about 10 minutes. Strain and keep warm.
- Drain the potatoes when they are done and return them to the pot over low heat. Using a potato masher, mash in the infused cream, creme fraiche, butter, horseradish, 1 tablespoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper until just combined.
MASHED POTATOES WITH GARLIC AND BACON
Make and share this Mashed Potatoes With Garlic and Bacon recipe from Food.com.
Provided by JustJanS
Categories Pork
Time 35m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Boil the potatoes and garlic until tender.
- Drain and mash them with the sour cream.
- Add the bacon and herbs and season to taste with the salt and pepper.
OYSTER PIE WITH LEEKS, BACON AND MASHED POTATOES
Baked with a topping of mashed potatoes and buttered bread crumbs, this hearty oyster dish is reminiscent of oyster chowder or stew. It is a perfect use for larger oysters. Ask your fishmonger to shuck them for you. (It's possible to buy pre-shucked oysters in a jar, but freshly shucked oysters are obviously fresher tasting.) Figure three or four oysters per person.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories pies and tarts, seafood
Time 1h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Bring a pot of well-salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, until completely tender. Drain potatoes, reserving 1 cup of cooking liquid. Return potatoes to pot, add 2 tablespoons butter and season generously with salt and pepper. Mash well, adding cooking liquid as necessary to thin. Cover and keep warm.
- Meanwhile, render the bacon: Put a medium skillet over medium-high heat and add lardons. After a minute or so, when they begin to sizzle, turn heat to medium and stir them in pan to distribute evenly. Cook for a minute or two, letting bacon soften without browning. When it is just beginning to crisp, tip everything into a fine mesh sieve over a bowl to drain. (Reserve the fat for another purpose.) Set bacon aside.
- Put a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons butter. Add leeks, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring, until wilted but still bright green, about 1 minute. Add reserved bacon, thyme, crème fraîche, heavy cream, mustard and cayenne; bring to a simmer. Add oysters and oyster juices, cook 1 minute, then remove from heat. The mixture will be rather soupy.
- Heat oven to 375 degrees. Transfer oyster mixture to a low-sided casserole dish approximately 9 inches across. Carefully cover the surface with spoonfuls of mashed potatoes in an even layer. Sprinkle with bread crumbs and Parmesan and dot with butter. Set pan on a baking sheet in case there's overflow while cooking. Bake for about 40 minutes, until you can see the stew simmering at the edges and the top is beautifully browned. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 650, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 47 grams, Fat 42 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 22 grams, SaturatedFat 22 grams, Sodium 927 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams
BACON AND BUTTERMILK MASHED POTATOES
Categories Milk/Cream Potato Side Thanksgiving Kid-Friendly Bacon Bon Appétit Small Plates
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cook bacon in large skillet over medium-low heat until crisp, about seven minutes. Transfer to paper towels and drain. Crumble bacon and set aside. Reserve 2 tablespoons bacon fat.
- Cook potatoes in large pot of boiling salted water until very tender, about 30 minutes. Drain well. Return potatoes to pot; mash. Add buttermilk, butter and reserved bacon fat; mash again. Add chives. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to large bowl. Top with bacon.
MASHED SWEET POTATOES WITH BACON
Flavored with bacon and thyme, mashed sweet potatoes make a savory addition to any meal.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 1h45m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Pierce sweet potatoes all over with fork; place on cookie sheet with sides. Bake about 1 hour 15 minutes or until tender when pierced with fork. Let stand 15 minutes or until cool enough to handle.
- Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium-high heat 4 minutes, turning occasionally, until brown. Remove bacon from skillet; place on paper towels to drain. Reserve 1 tablespoon drippings in skillet; discard remaining drippings. Add onion to skillet; cook over medium heat 5 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
- Peel sweet potatoes; place in large bowl. Mash until no lumps remain. Add warm half-and-half, thyme, salt and pepper; mash until very smooth.
- Add onion to sweet potatoes. Crumble bacon; reserve 2 tablespoons for garnish. Add remaining bacon to potatoes; stir until blended. Garnish with reserved bacon and thyme sprigs.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 300 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 g
MAPLE BACON MASHED POTATOES RECIPE BY TASTY
A quick and easy spin on a traditional side dish, these mashed potatoes are made with pure maple syrup and topped with crispy bacon bits to make for an irresistible sweet and savory combination!
Provided by Tikeyah Whittle
Categories Sides
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook the bacon in a small nonstick skillet over medium heat, turning occasionally, until crisp, about 4 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate with tongs to drain, reserving the bacon grease.
- Chop the bacon strips into pieces, then transfer to a small bowl and toss with ½ tablespoon of maple syrup. Set aside.
- Add the potatoes to a large pot and cover with cold water by 1 inch (2.5 cm). Add 1 tablespoon of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes, until the potatoes are easily pierced with a fork. Drain the potatoes and return to the pot.
- Add the milk, heavy cream, butter, and reserved bacon grease to a small saucepan and cook over medium-low heat until the butter melts.
- Mash the potatoes with a potato masher or ricer. Pour in the warm milk mixture and stir until smooth. Add the remaining tablespoon of maple syrup and remaining 1½ teaspoons of salt and stir to combine. Add more milk or heavy cream if the potatoes are too stiff.
- Transfer the potatoes to a large serving bowl, top with the maple-coated bacon, and serve.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 474 calories, Carbohydrate 49 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 19 grams, Sugar 5 grams
BACON, CHEESE, AND CHIVE MASHED POTATOES
This is a recipe that was inspired by an Emeril recipe but it is all original it is very good. It is an awesome take on normal mashed potatoes. The bacon it it gives it good crunch and flavor. And all the butter helps too.
Provided by Austin Marlowe
Categories Potato
Time 1h
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut potatoes in fourths and cut off all black spots.
- Put in large pot with cold water and add 2 cloves of garlic, slightly crushed, on stove on high.
- When water boils add 1 tbs of salt; cook till when poked with knife it easily comes out.
- Mince and sauté remaining garlic with EVOO till brown and caramelized.
- Drain potatoes and remove garlic cloves.
- Mash and add sautéed garlic and remaining ingredients.
Tips:
- Use Yukon Gold or Russet Potatoes: These potatoes are best for mashing as they have a smooth and creamy texture when cooked.
- Boil Potatoes with Skin On: Leaving the skin on helps retain the potato's flavor and nutrients.
- Cook Potatoes Until Fork-Tender: Overcooking can make the potatoes gummy, so check their tenderness with a fork before draining.
- Drain Potatoes Thoroughly: Excess water can make the mashed potatoes watery and bland.
- Mash Potatoes While Hot: This helps create a smooth and creamy texture.
- Use a Potato Ricer or Food Mill: These tools produce the smoothest mashed potatoes.
- Add Butter and Milk Gradually: This helps prevent the potatoes from becoming too runny.
- Season to Taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to your liking.
- Garnish with Fresh Herbs or Cheese: This adds a pop of flavor and color to the dish.
Conclusion:
Bacon mashed potatoes are a delicious and versatile side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of main courses. Whether you prefer them creamy and smooth or chunky and rustic, there's a bacon mashed potato recipe out there to suit your taste. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying side dish, give bacon mashed potatoes a try!
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