Bacon-Cheddar Mashed Potatoes

By Tonya_Speed

Ingredients

• 2 lbs russet or yukon gold potatoes, whole
• 1/2 stick butter
• 1 cup hot milk
• Salt & Pepper
• 1/2 lb bacon, cooked and chopped
• 2-4 Tbsp bacon drippings
• 1/2 lb sharp cheddar cheese, grated
• 1/4 cup parsley, minced
• 1/4 cup scallions, minced

Preparation

Step 1

Cover potatoes with cold salted water; simmer 45 minutes. Drain, peel and mash with butter and bacon drippings. Add milk, some of the bacon, cheese, parsley, scallions and salt & pepper to taste; mash until smooth and fluffy. Top with remaining bacon.