Fontina-Bacon Bliss: Irresistible Mashed Red Potatoes

Bacon & Fontina Mashed Potatoes Recipe

🕒 Total Time: 50 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 25 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 25 minutes
🥄 Servings: 4

Description:

Indulge in a decadent side dish fit for special occasions with these Bacon & Fontina Mashed Potatoes. The creamy texture of mashed red potatoes, combined with Italian Fontina cheese and crispy bacon, creates a dish bursting with flavor. Serve alongside your favorite main course for a truly unforgettable meal.

Ingredients:

• 3 fresh garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
• 5 slices bacon
• 1/2 cup fresh chives, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• Fontina cheese, grated (about 3/4 – 1 cup)

Instructions:

1. Prepare Potatoes:

   • Place red potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with cold water.
   • Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to simmer.
   • Cook for 20-25 minutes or until potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.

2. Drain and Dry Potatoes:

   • Drain the potatoes into a colander and then return them to the saucepan.
   • Over medium heat, gently shake the potatoes in the saucepan for 15-20 seconds to remove excess moisture.
   • Remove potatoes from the saucepan and set aside.

3. Mash Potatoes:

   • Rice or mash the potatoes to your desired consistency.
   • Return the prepared potatoes to the saucepan, removing from heat.

4. Prepare Sauce:

   • In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine minced garlic, unsalted butter, and heavy whipping cream.
   • Gently stir until the butter melts and the ingredients are well combined.

5. Combine Ingredients:

   • Pour the prepared sauce onto the mashed potatoes in the saucepan, stirring gently to mix.

6. Add Seasonings:

   • Crumble the cooked bacon into the potato mixture.
   • Add chopped fresh chives and freshly ground black pepper.
   • Mix everything together by hand until well combined.

7. Adjust Seasonings:

   • Taste the mashed potatoes and adjust seasoning according to your preference.
   • Add more salt or pepper if needed.

8. Serve:

   • Spoon the seasoned mashed potatoes onto plates or into a serving dish.
   • Top with grated Fontina cheese for a gooey, cheesy finish.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 498
• Fat Content: 25.3g
  • Saturated Fat: 15.6g
• Cholesterol: 79.7mg
• Sodium: 192mg
• Carbohydrates: 56.6g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Sugar: 3.9g
• Protein: 12.5g

Indulge in the creamy goodness of these Bacon & Fontina Mashed Potatoes, a delightful combination of flavors and textures that will elevate any meal to new heights of culinary delight!