Golden Mashed Potatoes with fried Onions and Bacon

By á-4826

Each serving: (3/4 cup); 206cal, 6g fat, 32 carb

Ingredients

• 3 1/2 lbs large Yukon gold potatoes, peeled, quartered
• 1/2 lb carrots, peeled, coarsely shredded
• 6 slices smoked bacon
• 1 Tbsp canola oil
• 1 large sweet onion, diced
• 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
• 1/2 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
• 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened
• 2 1/2 tsp kosher salt

Details

Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 50mins

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan, cover potatoes and carrots with 2 inches of cold water and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp; drain on paper towels. Discard all but 2Tbsp of the bacon drippings from skillet; add oil and onion to drippings and sauté 10 minutes or until softened and lightly browned. Stir in thyme; cook 2 minutes longer.

When potatoes are fork tender, drain in a colander and transfer mixture to a large bowl. Add buttermilk, butter, and salt; mash with a potato masher until potatoes are smooth, with small flecks of carrot visible. Stir in onions. Crumble bacon over top.