Mashed Potatoes With Bacon and Blue Cheese
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- Ready In:
- 40mins
- Ingredients:
- 7
- Serves:
-
8
ingredients
- 3 lbs russet potatoes, cut into 2-inch chunks (about 6, peeled if desired)
- 2 -3 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper, to taste
- 3 ounces bacon, about 6 slices
- 3⁄4 cup whole milk
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut up
- 4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
directions
- Place the potatoes in a large pot and add 2 teaspoons salt and enough cold water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until the potatoes are very tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain and return the potatoes to the pot.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp, 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Let cool, then crumble or chop.
- Combine milk, butter, ½ teaspoon salt. Warm in the microwave for 45 seconds. Pour over potatoes, add ¼ teaspoon pepper to the potatoes and mash to the desired consistency.
- Fold in the bacon and top with the blue cheese.
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Chicagoland Chef du Jour
Hinsdale, Illinois
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