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Mashed Potatoes with Bacon & Cheddar

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Ingredients

  • 5 pound russet potatoes
  • 10 slice bacon
  • 8 ounce cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup chives, minced
  • 2 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, grated
  • 2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

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Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Peel potatoes, and cut into 1-inch chunks. Place in a large saucepan, and add enough cold water to cover by about 2 inches. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and reduce to a simmer. Cook until tender and easily pierced with a paring knife, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a colander to drain; return to pan, cover, and set aside.

2. Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add bacon, and cook until crisp and browned, turning once. Transfer to paper towels to drain; let cool, and crumble into pieces.

3. Using a fork, mash the potatoes in pan until light and fluffy. Add the cream cheese, butter, and sour cream, and stir until combined and smooth. Add the chives, 2 cups cheddar cheese, half the bacon, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.

Transfer to a buttered 3 quart baking dish. top with remaining 1/2 cup cheddar cheese. bake until top is slightly golden and potatoes are heated through about 30 mins. Remove from oven. garnish with remaining bacon. serve immediately.

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