Best 7 Buttermilk Bacon Smashed Potatoes Recipes

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Buttermilk Bacon Smashed Potatoes: A Culinary Delight Awaits!

Embark on a culinary journey with a side dish that will elevate your taste buds to new heights – buttermilk bacon smashed potatoes. This delectable dish combines the earthy flavors of potatoes with the richness of buttermilk and the smoky goodness of bacon. Prepare to indulge in a crispy, buttery exterior yielding to a fluffy, creamy interior, all while enveloped in a savory blend of herbs and spices. Get ready to transform ordinary potatoes into an extraordinary side dish that will steal the spotlight at your next meal.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BUTTERMILK AND BACON MASHED POTATOES



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These recipes have been adapted from "Bobby Flay Cooks American" by Bobby Flay. Copyright 2003 by Bobby Flay. Photography copyright 2001 by Gentl and Hypers/Edge. Reprinted by permission of Hyperion.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 pounds unpeeled red bliss potatoes, or other thin-skinned potatoes, quartered
Coarse salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 to 2 cups buttermilk
6 cloves Roasted Garlic
8 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large saucepan, cover with cold water (about 8 cups), and add 2 tablespoons of salt. Bring to a boil, and cook until very tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain well, and return to saucepan over low heat.
  • Add butter, buttermilk, roasted garlic, and bacon. Mash until smooth. Stir in parsley and green onions, and season with salt and pepper.

BACON AND BUTTERMILK MASHED POTATOES



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Categories     Milk/Cream     Potato     Side     Thanksgiving     Kid-Friendly     Bacon     Bon Appétit     Small Plates

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 bacon slices
4 pounds russet potatoes, peeled, quartered
1 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or green onions

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.

BLUE CORN FRIED CHICKEN WITH ANCHO HONEY AND BUTTERMILK-BACON SMASHED POTATOES



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 whole chicken (3 to 4 pounds) cut up
3 cups buttermilk
Peanut oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
3 cups all-purpose flour seasoned with salt and pepper
4 large eggs, mixed with 2 tablespoons of water and seasoned with salt and pepper
2 cups blue cornmeal, seasoned with salt and pepper
Ancho-Honey Sauce
1 cup honey
2 tablespoons ancho chile powder
2 pounds red bliss potatoes, skin on and boiled
3 tablespoons butter
1 cup buttermilk
4 cloves roasted garlic, smashed to a paste
1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • For the Chicken: Place chicken in a large baking dish, add buttermilk, turn to coat. Cover and place in refrigerator for at least 4 hours. Heat 1-inch of the peanut oil in a cast iron skillet to 350 degrees F. Remove the chicken from the buttermilk, pat dry and season with salt and pepper. Dip each piece of chicken in the flour and pat off excess. Dip in the eggs then cornmeal. Slowly add the chicken pieces to the hot pan skin-side down in batches. Cover the skillet and reduce the heat to medium high and cook for 7 minutes, remove the cover, turn the chicken over and continue to cook for 6 to 7 minutes. Drain on paper towels and transfer to a platter. Drizzle with the Ancho Honey Sauce.
  • For the Ancho Honey Sauce: Mix all ingredients together until blended.
  • For the Buttermilk-Bacon Potatoes: Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and smash, don't puree.

BUTTERMILK MASHED POTATOES WITH CARAMELIZED SHALLOTS



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Categories     Potato     Side     Thanksgiving     Low Fat     Dinner     Healthy     Simmer     Gourmet     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

12 ounces Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
2 medium shallots, thinly sliced
1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 cup well-shaken low-fat buttermilk

Steps:

  • Cover potatoes with salted cold water by 1 inch in a saucepan and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes.
  • While potatoes are simmering, cook shallots in butter in a small nonstick skillet over moderately high heat, stirring frequently, until softened and deep golden, about 8 minutes.
  • Drain potatoes, return to pot, and coarsely mash with a potato masher. Stir shallots into potatoes with buttermilk and salt and pepper to taste.

BUTTERMILK SMASHED POTATOES



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My family loves this decadent homestyle recipe of buttermilk, potatoes and butter. Serve with your favorite toppings and enjoy! -Marla Clark, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 8 cups)
1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 to 1 cup buttermilk
Optional toppings: crumbled cooked bacon, sour cream and thinly sliced green onions

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a 6-qt. stockpot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 10-15 minutes., Drain; return to pan. Mash potatoes, gradually adding butter, salt, pepper and enough buttermilk to reach desired consistency. Serve with toppings as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 531mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

BUTTERMILK SMASHED POTATOES



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Smashed potatoes are the best! I always use red potatoes when I make them; they have the exact texture for this dish. These are so delicious!

Provided by Barbara

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Mashed Potato Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 pounds red potatoes
½ cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon butter
¼ cup chopped fresh chives
1 pinch salt to taste

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, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain water from pot and mash potatoes with a potato masher or potato ricer.
  • Heat buttermilk and butter together in a saucepan over medium-low heat until butter is melted and mixture is smooth, about 2 minutes. Stir buttermilk mixture and chives into potatoes until smooth; season with salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131.8 calories, Carbohydrate 25.1 g, Cholesterol 5.9 mg, Fat 2.3 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 44.2 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

BUTTERMILK MASHED POTATOES



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My sister-in-law, who is a dietitian, shared these buttermilk mashed potatoes with me. The garlic and buttermilk in these smooth mashed potatoes that are better for you than typical versions that include lots of butter. -Stephanie Bremson of Kansas City, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 cups water
1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
6 garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the potatoes, water, broth and garlic. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. , Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat buttermilk until warm. Drain potatoes and garlic; mash with buttermilk. Stir in the onions, salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 575mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • For the best results, use Yukon Gold or red potatoes. They have a thin skin and a waxy texture that holds its shape well when smashed.
  • To make sure the potatoes are cooked evenly, cut them into uniform-sized pieces.
  • Don't overcrowd the potatoes in the pan. This will prevent them from getting crispy.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed skillet or griddle to cook the potatoes. This will help them get a nice, even crust.
  • Season the potatoes generously with salt and pepper. This will help bring out their flavor.
  • Top the potatoes with your favorite toppings. Some popular options include bacon, cheese, sour cream, and chives.

Conclusion:

Buttermilk bacon smashed potatoes are a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. They are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and they are packed with flavor. With a few simple tips, you can make the perfect buttermilk bacon smashed potatoes every time.

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