Bacon-Green Onion Mashed Potatoes

5 from 1 vote

Bacon-Green Onion Mashed Potatoes are wonderfully creamy and buttery with extra flavor from crumbled bacon and green onions. Makes a great side for a holiday meal.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Thanksgiving

Servings:

Equipment

Potato Masher

Ingredients

3 pounds Yukon Gold or Russet Potatoes peeled and cut into chunks
3 cloves garlic peeled
8 slices bacon cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 green onions sliced
2/3 cup milk warmed
2 tablespoons butter softened
2/3 cup sour cream
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

Place the potatoes and garlic in a large pot and cover with water. Add a few teaspoons of salt. Bring to a boil. Simmer until soft, about 20 minutes.
While potatoes are cooking, fry the bacon in a large nonstick skillet until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Drain off all but 1 tablespoon of bacon grease. Add green onion and cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
When potatoes are done, drain well and return to pot or place in a large bowl.
Add milk, butter, sour cream, salt and pepper. Mash potatoes with a potato masher.
Or you can use a potato ricer. If you're using a potato ricer, press the potatoes through it before you add them to the bowl.
Stir in bacon and green onions. Serve.

Notes

Use either a potato masher or a ricer if you don't want lumps. Don't overmash the potatoes or they will get gummy.

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