Years of creating mashed potatoes gave me a sense of what we preferred. It all came together one night! This dish is wonderful yet not overly rich.
| Prep Time: | 10 mins |
| Cook Time: | 25 mins |
| Total Time: | 35 mins |
| Servings: | 2 |
| Yield: | 2 servings |
Ingredients
- 3 large Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 3 slices bacon, or more to taste
- ¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon salted butter, softened
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup heavy whipping cream, or more as needed
Instructions
- Place potatoes in a pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil; continue to boil until tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Meanwhile, place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and let cool. Crumble or chop into small pieces.
- Drain potatoes and mash in a bowl. Add Cheddar cheese, cream cheese, butter, salt, and pepper. Stir with a large spoon. Add cream until it is a nice consistency and to your liking.
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 539 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 51 g |
| Cholesterol | 97 mg |
| Dietary Fiber | 4 g |
| Protein | 16 g |
| Saturated Fat | 18 g |
| Sodium | 509 mg |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Fat | 31 g |
| Unsaturated Fat | 0 g |