Pennsylvania Dutch Bacon Mashed Potatoes

By KimberlyB

Ingredients

• 4 pounds white potatoes, peeled and quartered
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
• 6 slices bacon, fried until crisp, drained and diced
• 1 cup milk
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Details

Adapted from amish365.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cook potatoes until tender, drain.
2. Heat 2 tablespoons of the butter skillet.
3. Add onions and celery, cook until soft.
4. Add the rest of the butter to the potatoes and mash until smooth.
5. Stir in onions and celery.
6. Add milk a little at a time until creamy, you may not use it all.
7. Add bacon and parsley and stir well.
8. Salt and pepper to taste.