Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Roasted Garlic Cheddar and Bacon
Description
This garlic mashed potatoes with roasted garlic, Cheddar, and bacon recipe also includes cream cheese and sour cream. It makes a rich-tasting side dish.
Ingredients
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5 pounds russet potatoes
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10 slices Dietz & Watson Gourmet Smoked Bacon
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1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
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1 cup sour cream
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
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2 1/2 cups Dietz & Watson Roasted Garlic Cheddar Cheese, grated
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1/4 cup minced chives
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2 teaspoons kosher salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 3-quart baking dish.
2
Peel potatoes and cut into 1-inch chunks. Place in a large saucepan; add enough cold water to cover by about 2 inches. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cook until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain, return potatoes to pan, cover, and set aside.
3
Meanwhile, cook bacon a large skillet over medium heat, turning once, until crisp and browned. Drain on paper towels. Cool, then crumble into pieces.
4
Mash potatoes using a fork until light and fluffy. Stir in cream cheese, sour cream, and butter until combined and smooth. Stir in 2 cups Cheddar cheese, 1/2 bacon, chives, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Transfer to the prepared baking dish; top with remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until top is slightly golden and potatoes are heated through, about 30 minutes. Garnish with remaining bacon to serve.