STILTON, BACON & GARLIC SMASHED POTATOES

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Bold, savory flavor from bacon, Stilton cheese and fresh garlic take mashed potatoes to a whole new level. This side dish is so rich and satisfying, it could be eaten as an entree! -Jamie Brown-Miller, Napa, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 pounds small red potatoes
1/2 cup butter, softened
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 to 1/3 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup Stilton cheese
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, divided
1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Cut stem ends off unpeeled garlic cloves. Place cloves on a piece of foil. Drizzle with oil; wrap in foil. Bake until cloves are soft, 35 minutes., Meanwhile, place potatoes in a Dutch oven; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 15-20 minutes., Unwrap garlic cloves; cool 10 minutes. Squeeze garlic from skins. Mash with a fork., Drain potatoes; return to pan. Coarsely mash potatoes, gradually adding butter, cream cheese, garlic and enough milk to reach desired consistency. Stir in Stilton cheese, bacon, 2 tablespoons parsley, pepper and salt. Sprinkle with remaining parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292 calories, Fat 21g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 433mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Zawar Khan
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These potatoes are the perfect comfort food.


chico fehr
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I made these potatoes for a potluck, and they were gone in minutes!


Ijaboyede Samuel
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I'm not a big fan of stilton cheese, so I used cheddar cheese instead. The potatoes were still delicious!


kwarteng J. Alfred TV
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These potatoes were really easy to make, but they didn't turn out as flavorful as I hoped.


Ayuba Alicharki
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I thought these potatoes were bland and boring.


Ayush Shrestha
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These potatoes were a little too salty for my taste.


Echikugwe Joel
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I added a little bit of chopped fresh rosemary to these potatoes, and they were even better!


alamin Hosain
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These potatoes are a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes.


BRIAN TEJEDA
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I love how easy these potatoes are to make. They're the perfect last-minute side dish.


rubel hossain2021
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These potatoes are so flavorful and delicious! The combination of stilton, bacon, and garlic is perfect.


Gary Cee
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I've made these potatoes several times now, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're the perfect side dish for any occasion.


Chika Mabel
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These potatoes were a hit at our last dinner party! Everyone loved the combination of flavors, and they were so easy to make.