Who can resist the creamy comfort of mashed potatoes? Mashed potatoes are a classic side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of meals. While traditional mashed potatoes are delicious, adding green onion and bacon takes this dish to the next level. The green onions add a subtle sharpness and freshness, while the bacon adds a savory smokiness. The result is a creamy, flavorful dish that is sure to please everyone at the table.
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BACON-GREEN ONION MASHED POTATOES
Bacon-Green Onion Mashed Potatoes are wonderfully creamy and buttery with extra flavor from crumbled bacon and green onions. Makes a great side for a holiday meal.
Provided by Christin Mahrlig
Categories Side Dish
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place the potatoes and garlic in a large pot and cover with water. Add a few teaspoons of salt. Bring to a boil. Simmer until soft, about 20 minutes.
- While potatoes are cooking, fry the bacon in a large nonstick skillet until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Drain off all but 1 tablespoon of bacon grease. Add green onion and cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
- When potatoes are done, drain well and return to pot or place in a large bowl.
- Add milk, butter, sour cream, salt and pepper. Mash potatoes with a potato masher.Or you can use a potato ricer. If you're using a potato ricer, press the potatoes through it before you add them to the bowl.
- Stir in bacon and green onions. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 299 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving
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
GREEN ONION SMASHED POTATOES
Provided by Bobby Flay
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Brush the scallions with 2 tablespoons of the oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place on a sheet pan and roast 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and chop coarsely. Toss the potatoes with remaining olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast until just a bit overcooked but not brown or dry, about 25 minutes. As soon as they come out of the oven, place the potatoes in a large mixing bowl and add the garlic, scallions, and butter. Smash with vigorously with a potato masher to achieve a rustic texture, the mixture should not be smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper. To keep the smashed potatoes warm, put them in a bowl or pan, cover, and place the bowl in a large pan of warm water.
MASHED GARLIC & ONION POTATOES
Garlic lovers unite! This is a really tasty way to serve potatoes but you have to like garlic and onions.
Provided by Bergy
Categories Potato
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook potatoes until fork tender (about 30 min).
- While potatoes are cooking, heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic and onions, cook, stirring frequently until soft and golden (about 10 min).
- Drain potatoes, reserve 1/4 cup liquid.
- Cool potatoes until you can handle them to slip off the skins.
- Cut potatoes into quarters and return to the saucepan.
- Add 1/4 cup potato water, milk, salt & pepper.
- Heat mixture until heated through (about 5 min).
- Mash potato mixture until smooth.
- Stir in onion/garlic & thyme.
- Spoon potatoes into a serving dish; drizzle with butter and serve.
MASHED POTATOES WITH GREEN ONIONS
This special version of mashed potatoes is called "champ" by the Irish- decadent is what I'd call these! These go great with Recipe #54616 and is originally from a 1995 Bon Appetit.
Provided by Leslie in Texas
Categories Potato
Time 55m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Cook potatoes in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender; drain and return to pot.
- Cook over low heat until any water from potatoes evaporates.
- Place a kitchen towel across the top of pot, cover pot with lid and remove from heat; let stand 10 minutes.
- Mash hot potatoes in pot; set aside.
- Butter large serving bowl.
- Bring milk to simmer in medium saucepan.
- Add chopped green onion and simmer 5 minutes.
- Add milk mixture and half of melted butter to mashed potatoes and mix well; season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Spoon potatoes into prepared serving bowl; using back of spoon, make a well in center of potatoes.
- Pour remaining butter into well and serve.
CREAMY MAKE-AHEAD MASHED POTATOES
With five different dairy products, you know this make-ahead mashed potato casserole is going to be super rich and, of course, delicious. It gets even better topped with onions and bacon! -JoAnn Koerkenmeier, Damiansville, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h15m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place potatoes in a Dutch oven; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, 10-15 minutes or until tender., Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon; drain., Drain potatoes; return to pan. Mash potatoes, gradually adding cream cheese, sour cream and butter. Stir in milk and seasonings. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; sprinkle with cheese, green onions and bacon. Refrigerate, covered, up to 1 day., Preheat oven to 350°. Remove potatoes from refrigerator and let stand while oven heats. Bake, covered, about 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 419 calories, Fat 24g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 544mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 11g protein.
MASHED POTATOES WITH GREEN ONIONS AND PARMESAN
Categories Onion Potato Side Vegetarian Quick & Easy Parmesan Spring Bon Appétit Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield 2 Servings; can be doubled or tripled
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook potatoes in large pot of boiling water until tender. Drain well. Press through food mill or ricer into same pot or return to pot and mash. Mix in milk and 1 1/2 tablespoons butter.
- Melt remaining 1/2 tablespoon butter in heavy small skillet. Add green onions and sauté until wilted, about 1 minute. Add to potatoes. Add Parmesan and mix gently. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper and serve.
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 Mashed Potatoes
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
WASABI AND GREEN ONION MASHED POTATOES
Provided by Michael Lomonaco
Categories Onion Potato Side Thanksgiving Vegetarian High Fiber Horseradish Wasabi Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring potatoes to boil in large pot of water. Reduce heat to medium; cook until tender, about 17 minutes. Drain well.
- Meanwhile, bring cream, butter, and wasabi paste to simmer in small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until butter melts. Season with salt and pepper. Keep hot. Heat oil in small skillet over medium heat; add green onions and sauté until wilted, about 3 minutes. Set aside. Using potato masher in same large pot or ricer, mash potatoes. Stir in hot cream mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in green onions. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Rewarm in microwave, stirring occasionally.
- *Available in the Asian foods section of some supermarkets and at Japanese markets nationwide.
Tips:
- Use high-quality potatoes: Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes are the best choices for mashed potatoes because they are starchy and have a creamy texture.
- Boil the potatoes in salted water: This helps to flavor the potatoes and prevents them from becoming bland.
- Drain the potatoes thoroughly: This is important to prevent the mashed potatoes from being watery.
- Mash the potatoes until smooth: Use a potato masher or a ricer to achieve a smooth and creamy texture.
- Add warm cream, milk, or butter: This helps to make the mashed potatoes more creamy and flavorful.
- Season the mashed potatoes to taste: Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, or other seasonings to taste.
- Garnish the mashed potatoes: Add chopped green onions, bacon, cheese, or fresh herbs for a flavorful and visually appealing presentation.
Conclusion:
Green onion and bacon mashed potatoes are a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. By following these tips and using high-quality ingredients, you can create a dish that is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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