Bacon Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Bacon garlic mashed potatoes are made from scratch using simple ingredients and are ready in about 30 minutes! Creamy mashed potatoes are filled with crunchy bacon and garlic infused butter.

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Author Heather

Ingredients

2 pounds yukon gold potatoes
¼ cup unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic minced
½ cup milk
4 slices bacon cooked and chopped
¼ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon salt optional

Instructions

Peel and quarter potatoes to the same size. Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with water and a dash of salt. Over medium-high heat, bring to a boil.
Reduce to medium heat and simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until potatoes fall apart easily when pierced with a fork. Drain into a colander.
Return empty pan to stove and over medium heat, add butter. Once melted, add garlic and sauté for 1 minute, or until garlic begins to lightly brown. Remove from heat.
Add milk to pan and allow it to warm up for a moment.
Add potatoes back to pan. Using a potato masher, slowly mash potatoes and butter mixture together until incorporated and no lumps remain (be sure not to overmix, this causes potatoes to become gluey). Add more milk as needed to reach desired consistency.
Stir in chopped bacon and pepper. Taste potatoes and optionally add salt to taste.

Notes

Potatoes: Yukon gold potatoes are an excellent potato for mashing. Russet potatoes will also work, but can easily be overworked and become gluey if overmixed.
For creamier potatoes: For a richer, creamier texture, substitute milk with heavy cream.
Storage: Leftover potatoes will keep for 3 to 5 days in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator and reheat well.

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