BUTTERMILK-BACON SMASHED POTATOES

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I got this gem of a recipe from my Bobby Flay Cooks American cookbook. His recipe called for unpeeled Red Bliss potatoes, but my family prefers it without the skins. You can leave them on for a more rustic dish. This is decadent and delicious mashed potato recipe. Enjoy! *Note - prep time does not include roasting the garlic.

Provided by Kathy D

Categories     Vegetables

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 lb peeled red potatoes, quartered
2 Tbsp kosher salt
1 stick unsalted butter, softened (8 t)
1 1/2 - 2 c buttermilk
6 clove roasted garlic
8 slice cooked bacon, crumbled
kosher salt and freshly grounded black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Roast unpeeled garlic cloves, rubbed with olive oil and wrapped tightly in foil, in a 300 degree F. oven for about 45 minutes. Squeeze out the garlic from the skins.
  • 2. Put the potatoes in a large pan and cover them with cold water and 2 T. of salt. Bring to a boil and cook for about 10-12 minutes, or until soft. Drain them well and put them back into the pot over low heat.
  • 3. Add the butter, buttermilk, and the roasted garlic. Mash it until desired smoothness. Next, stir in the bacon crumbles. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Enjoy!

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