Baked Mashed Potatoes with Bacon | Cooking with Curtis | Winn-Dixie

By cindyandmojo

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more to coat baking dish, at room temperature
• 5 pounds russet potatoes (about 12), peeled and quartered
• 10 ounces bacon, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1 cup whole milk, warm
• 3/4 cup sour cream
• 4 ounces mascarpone cheese or cream cheese, room temperature
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 4 ounces Parmesan cheese, freshly grated

Details

Servings 1
Adapted from winndixie.com

Preparation

Step 1

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Butter a 13x9x2-inch oval or rectangular baking dish.
Place the potatoes in a large pot and add enough cold salted water to cover them by 1 inch. Bring the water to a simmer over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
Drain the potatoes in a strainer and set the strainer over the hot pot to evaporate the excess steam. Press the hot potatoes through a potato ricer or food mill. Or use a potato masher to mash the hot potatoes.
Put the potatoes in the pot, and reduce the heat to low, then mix in 3 tablespoons of the butter.
Meanwhile, heat a heavy, large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and sauté for about 6 minutes, or until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a plate lined
with paper towels and reserve 2 tablespoons of the pan drippings in a small bowl.
Fold the warm milk into the mashed potatoes. Fold in the reserved pan drippings and bacon, sour cream, and mascarpone cheese. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer the potato
mixture to the prepared dish. Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over.
Bake for about 30 minutes, or until the potatoes are heated through, slightly puffed, and the top is light brown. Let stand 10 minutes and serve.

Make-Ahead
This potato dish makes a really convenient side dish for Thanksgiving, since it can be assembled in the baking dish, covered, and refrigerated for up to 1 day. Then easily uncover and bake as directed above.