Kicked Up Bacon-Cheese Mashed Potatoes

By á-7964

Ingredients

• 4 baking potatoes, like russets, about 3 pounds, peeled & cut into 1 inch pieces.
• 1 3/4 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 8 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
• 1/2 pound sharp cheddar, grated
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives

Preparation

Step 1

Place the potatoes and 1 teaspoon salt in a heavy 4 quart saucepan & cover with water by 1 inch. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are fork tender, about 20 minutes. Drain in a colander and return to the cooking pot. Add the cream, butter, remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt, and black pepper. Place the pan over medium low heat and mash with a potato masher to incorporate the ingredients and achieve a lgiht texture about 4 to 5 minutes. Add the bacon, grated cheese, sour cream, and chopped chives and stir until thoroughly combined. Season to taste.