Bacon and Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Buttermilk adds the tang, while bacon lends crunch to this dish. 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 |
Directions:
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.
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.
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