Name: Bacon and Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes
Yield: Serves 8
Ingredients: 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

Buttermilk adds the tang, while bacon lends crunch to this dish.

Recipe information

Yield
Serves 8

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Step 1
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.
Step 2
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.

TagsBacon Cured Meat Meat Russet Potato Potato Root Vegetable Vegetable Buttermilk Dairy Scallion Onion Chive Herbs & Spices Side Dinner Nut Free Gluten Free Fry Bon Appétit

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