Thanksgiving Recipes: Bacon-Cheddar Mashed Potatoes
No Thanksgiving dinner is complete without some mashed potatoes. It is one of my favorite side dishes at any meal. Here is a delicious spin on an old favorite.
Mashed potatoes are a 'feel good' type of food. You eat them and you automatically feel good. I've tried all kinds of mashed potatoes from garlic to sour cream but my all time favorite is Bacon-Cheddar Mashed Potatoes.
This Thanksgiving, try this recipe and you'll be the talk of the table!
Ingredients
- 5 pounds russet or Yukon gold potatoes
- 8 ounces bacon (about 10 slices)
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 small onion, grated on the large holes of a box grater, juice reserved
- 1/2 bunch fresh chives, finely chopped (about 1/4 cup)
- 2 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese (about 6 ounces)
- 2 teaspoons coarse salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Directions
- 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 onion and any onion juice, chives, 2 cups cheese, half the bacon, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Transfer to a buttered 3-quart baking dish. Top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Bake until top is slightly golden and potatoes are heated through, about 30 minutes. Remove from oven; garnish with remaining bacon. Serve immediately.
Since Thanksgiving is so busy, I like to prep the night before. I do all the steps except for the baking. I'll do that on Thanksgiving day. It is such a delicious dish and a sure hit!
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