Bacon and Smashed Carrot Potatoes
Recipe from
Ladies' Home Journal
Take a break from the usual mashed potatoes and try this recipe. Sweet carrots add color and crisp bacon adds a salty flavor to this unique side dish.
Servings:
Makes 8 to 10 servings.
Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Ingredients
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5 lbsrusset potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch piecessee savings
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1 tspkosher salt, plus more for boiling potatoessee savings
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3/4 cupwhole milk, heated, plus more as neededsee savings
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4 Tbspbacon fatsee savings
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1 lbcarrotssee savings
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6 slicesbaconsee savings
Directions
1.
Peel carrots and cut into 1-inch pieces. Steam until just tender; drain and set aside. Cook bacon until just crisp; drain on paper towels (reserve fat), crumble and set aside.
2.
Place potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold water by 2 inches and bring to a boil; add salt. Simmer until fork-tender but not falling apart, about 30 min; drain.
3.
Transfer potatoes to a large mixer bowl and, using whisk attachment, beat on medium speed until finely crumbled. Add milk, butter and 2 tsp salt; beat until just smooth, adding more milk as needed for a light, creamy texture.
4.
Add carrots and bacon; beat until carrots are slightly mashed. Makes 8 to 10 servings.
Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 307, Total Fat 9 g, Saturated Fat 3.5 g, Cholesterol 13 mg, Sodium 404 mg, Carbohydrate 50 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 8 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 0%, Iron 0%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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