Welcome to the culinary adventure of creating the most tantalizing mashed potatoes, infused with the delightful flavors of garlic and bacon. This dish is an orchestra of textures and tastes, a harmonious blend of creamy, fluffy mashed potatoes, crispy bacon bits, and the aromatic essence of garlic. Whether you're hosting a special gathering or simply craving a comforting meal, this recipe will guide you through the steps of crafting a culinary masterpiece that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.
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GARLIC MASHED POTATOES WITH ROASTED GARLIC CHEDDAR AND BACON
Mashed potatoes with Cheddar and cream cheese, sour cream, and bacon make a rich, delicious side dish.
Provided by Dietz & Watson
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Dietz & Watson
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Peel potatoes, and cut into 1 inch chunks. Place in a large saucepan, (remove comma) and add enough cold water to cover by about 2 inches. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cook until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain potatoes, 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, and crumble 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 the chives, 2 cups cheddar 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 cheddar cheese. Bake until top is slightly golden and potatoes are heated through, about 30 minutes. Remove from oven; garnish with remaining bacon. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 628.8 calories, Carbohydrate 42.7 g, Cholesterol 121.7 mg, Fat 40.8 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 24.2 g, SaturatedFat 23.2 g, Sodium 1113.7 mg, Sugar 1.5 g
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.
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.
GARLIC MASHED POTATOES
These garlic mashed potatoes are rich and very tasty! For a creamier texture, use heavy cream in place of the milk. These are also terrific topped with green onions.
Provided by LORNASCHMALZ
Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes Mashed Potato Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to boil; add potatoes, and boil until soft, about 20 to 25 minutes. Drain, and place in a large bowl.
- Combine potatoes with milk, butter, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix with an electric mixer or potato masher to your desired consistency. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 416.6 calories, Carbohydrate 57.3 g, Cholesterol 32.9 mg, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 8.7 g, Protein 12.6 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 107.5 mg, Sugar 3.2 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.
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.
GARLIC MASHED POTATOES
This classic potato dish is always on everyone's favorites list for a Thanksgiving side.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Peel potatoes and quarter lengthwise; cut crosswise 1/2 inch thick. In a 5-quart saucepan, combine potatoes and garlic cloves; cover with water (about 8 cups) by 1 inch. Add 1 tablespoon salt.
- Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer until potatoes are easily pierced with the tip of a paring knife, 25 to 30 minutes.
- Drain; return garlic and potatoes to pan. Stir over medium-high heat until dry, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
- In a small saucepan, bring milk to a boil; pour over potatoes. Add butter and 1 teaspoon of salt. Mash until smooth and creamy.
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.
Tips:
- For a creamy mashed potato, use a ricer to mash the potatoes instead of a fork. This will help to remove any lumps and create a smooth, fluffy texture.
- To get the most flavor out of the bacon, cook it until it is crispy. This will help to render the fat and release the smoky flavor.
- If you don't have heavy cream on hand, you can use milk instead. However, the mashed potatoes will not be as creamy.
- To make the mashed potatoes ahead of time, simply cook the potatoes and bacon according to the recipe. Then, mash the potatoes and add the bacon, butter, and milk. Store the mashed potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you're ready to serve, reheat the mashed potatoes in a saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally.
Conclusion:
Mashed potatoes are a classic comfort food that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. This recipe for mashed potatoes with garlic and bacon is a delicious and easy-to-make twist on the traditional dish. The garlic and bacon add a savory flavor that makes these mashed potatoes irresistible. Whether you're serving them as a side dish or as a main course, these mashed potatoes are sure to be a hit.
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