These potatoes taste like skins with the works and sour cream but they are boiled, not fried. The bacon is baked on a slotted broiler pan so the fat falls away. The sour cream is replaced with buttermilk, which is tangy but made from skimmed milk. I use whole milk Cheddar but it is super sharp so a little goes a long way!
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 45 min |
| Prep: | 15 min |
| Cook: | 30 min |
| Yield: | 6 servings |
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 45 min |
| Prep: | 15 min |
| Cook: | 30 min |
| Yield: | 6 servings |
Ingredients
- 6 slices bacon
- 2 pounds small Yukon gold potatoes, halved
- 1 cup buttermilk
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh chives, chopped
- 1/2 cup extra-sharp cheddar cheese, yellow or white
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Arrange the bacon on a sheet pan and bake for 12 to15 minutes until crisp. Cool and chop.
- Put potatoes in a medium sauce pot and cover with cold water. Bring the water to a boil and season with salt. Cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash potatoes with buttermilk and season with salt and pepper. Stir in the chives, Cheddar and fold in bacon.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 6 servings |
| Calories | 301 |
| Total Fat | 16 g |
| Saturated Fat | 6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 29 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Protein | 11 g |
| Cholesterol | 32 mg |
| Sodium | 546 mg |
| Serving Size | 1 of 6 servings |
| Calories | 301 |
| Total Fat | 16 g |
| Saturated Fat | 6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 29 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Protein | 11 g |
| Cholesterol | 32 mg |
| Sodium | 546 mg |
Reviews
Yummy, but not the best I’ve had. Turns out very pretty though.
Very easy, very tasty! It was a nice twist to typical mashed potatoes and/or loaded baked potatoes. It’s still pretty rich, even with the buttermilk and turkey bacon as ‘lower calorie’ substitutes.
This is a great potato side dish. I was skeptical when I saw no butter on the ingredient list, but with the smoky bacon and tangy buttermilk none is really needed. We make some killer versions of mashed potatoes, but this one is a keeper.
Even better than baked potatoes with all the fixins!
Followed the recipe exactly, and my husband’s exact words were “Man!! These are the best mashed potatoes I’ve ever had!!!” That equals success.
I made these and they were deliiiishhhh, l never miss a show! your my HERO!!!! i want to be you some day 😀
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I made this recipe for my family and I was a huge hit. My family requested I make extra for next time. The only change I made was using turkey bacon.
My mom made potato skins exactly like yous and I loved them. Thanks for being my Food Network star.
First time using buttermilk. It adds a delightful tanginess to the dish. Next time I will add more bacon & chesse than the recipe calls for. Otherwise a grest dish.