BLT Mashed Potatoes

By amt2mf

Nutritional Information: calories 457, total fat 27g, saturated fat 14g, cholesterol 69mg, sodium 1242mg, carbohydrates 44g, fiber 4g, protein 12g

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 lb russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 2 in cubes
• 1/4 lb bacon, diced
• 2 c sliced leeks (whites)
• 4 T unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 c half and half, warmed
• 4 oz cream cheese
• 2 T minced oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
• 2 T chopped fresh chives
• 1 t kosher salt
• 1/8 t cayenne pepper

Details

Servings 6
Cooking time 30mins

Preparation

Step 1

1. Boil potatoes in salted water until tender, 15-20 min.

2. Cook bacon in a saute pan until crisp, then remove. Pour off all but 2 T drippings. Saute leeks in drippings, then stir in cooked bacon.

3. Drain potatoes and return to the pan. Dry briefly over med heat, stirring constantly. Mash potatoes; fold in all remaining ingredients.