Cheesy Butter Bacon Mashed Potatoes

Cheesy Butter Bacon Mashed Potatoes

Creamy, cheesy, buttery mashed potatoes with crispy bacon mixed in. This is the ultimate Thanksgiving side dish and also pairs very well with a Christmas dinner spread.

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Course: Dinner, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: bacon, cheese, dinner, mashed potatoes, potato, side, side dish, Thanksgiving

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 30

Servings: servings

Calories: 220kcal

Equipment

Boiling Pot
Potato Peeler
potato masher or ricer

Ingredients

4 russet potatoes peeled and cubed
6 slices bacon
¾ cup milk
3 tablespoon butter
1 ½ cup sharp white cheddar shredded
2 garlic cloves minced
salt and pepper to taste
diced chives to garnish

Instructions

Skin the potatoes using a potato peeler. Cut the potatoes into cubes. Place in a boiling pot and fill the pot with water until potatoes are covered. Boil the potatoes until they are soft and you can easily stick a fork into them. This will take about 15-20 minutes once boiling.
Fry the bacon until crispy and chop into pieces. Remove the potatoes from the water to a mixing bowl and mash using a potato masher.
Add in the milk, butter, shredded white cheddar, garlic cloves and salt and pepper. Mix until combined. Add in the bacon and mix. Garnish with chives Serve immediately with sour cream if desired.

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