Bacon & Cheddar Mashed Recipe

Directions

1. 1

   Prepare the Potatoes

   Peel and chop the potatoes into evenly sized chunks. Place them in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add 1 tsp of salt to the water.

2. 2

   Cook the Potatoes

   Bring the water to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.

3. 3

   Cook the Bacon

   While the potatoes are cooking, in a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon slices until crispy. Remove from the skillet and place on paper towels to drain excess fat. Once cooled, crumble the bacon into small pieces.

4. 4

   Drain the Potatoes

   Once the potatoes are cooked, drain them in a colander and return them to the pot.

5. 5

   Mash the Potatoes

   Add the butter, milk, salt, and black pepper to the drained potatoes. Use a potato masher or a hand mixer to mash the potatoes until they reach your desired consistency.

6. 6

   Mix in Bacon and Cheese

   Fold in the crumbled bacon and cheddar cheese into the mashed potatoes until well combined.

7. 7

   Garnish and Serve

   Chop the green onions and sprinkle them over the top of the mashed potatoes for garnish. Serve warm as a delicious side dish.