Mashed Potatoes with Bacon & Cheddar
You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give Mashed Potatoes with Bacon & Cheddar It will be a hit at your Thanksgiving event. A mixture of russet potatoes, pepper, butter, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 1 hour.
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Peel potatoes, and cut into 1-inch chunks.
Place in a large saucepan, and add enough cold water to cover by about 2 inches. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and reduce to a simmer. Cook until tender and easily pierced with a paring knife, about 20 minutes.
Transfer to a colander to drain; return to pan, cover, and set aside.
Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat.
Add bacon, and cook until crisp and browned, turning once.
Transfer to paper towels to drain; let cool, and crumble into pieces.
Using a fork, mash the potatoes in pan until light and fluffy.
Add the cream cheese, butter, and sour cream, and stir until combined and smooth.
Add the chives, 2 cups cheddar cheese, half the bacon, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.
Transfer to a buttered 3-quart baking dish. Top with remaining ½ cup cheddar cheese.
Bake until top is slightly golden and potatoes are heated through, about 30 minutes.
Remove from oven; garnish with remaining bacon.
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