Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Bacon
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food experience with these Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Bacon—a dish that takes a classic side to an entirely new level of deliciousness. Made with buttery russet potatoes, rich heavy cream, and smoky, crispy bacon, every bite is decadently smooth and packed with flavor. A touch of fresh chives adds a pop of color and brightness, making this masterpiece as visually appealing as it is tasty. Whether you're serving it as part of a holiday feast or craving a cozy weeknight side dish, these mashed potatoes are quick to prepare and deliver a perfect balance of creamy, salty, and savory goodness. Ready in just 45 minutes, this recipe promises to be a family favorite you'll come back to time and time again.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 6 slices bacon
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup chives
Instructions
Peel and quarter the russet potatoes, then place them in a large pot.
Fill the pot with enough cold water to cover the potatoes by about an inch. Add a pinch of salt to the water.
Bring the water to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes.
While the potatoes are cooking, place the bacon slices in a cold large pan and cook over medium heat until crispy, about 8-10 minutes. Turn the bacon occasionally to ensure even crispiness. Once done, transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess fat.
Once cool, crumble the crispy bacon into small pieces using your hands or a knife. Set aside.
Drain the cooked potatoes using a colander and return them to the pot.
In a separate small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Add the heavy cream and milk, stirring occasionally until the mixture is warm but not boiling. Remove from heat.
Using a potato masher, begin mashing the potatoes in the pot until smooth.
Gradually add the warm butter and cream mixture to the mashed potatoes, stirring continuously until well combined and creamy.
Season the mashed potatoes with salt and black pepper according to taste. Mix well.
Fold in the crumbled bacon and half of the chopped chives into the mashed potatoes, reserving some for garnish.
Transfer the mashed potatoes to a serving dish, garnish with the remaining chives, and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2676 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 155.6 g | 199% | |
| Saturated Fat | 87.3 g | 436% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 426 mg | 142% | |
| Sodium | 3437 mg | 149% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 271.6 g | 99% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.4 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.1 g | ||
| Protein | 56.3 g | 113% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 378 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 14.9 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 7225 mg | 154% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
