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Mashed Potatoes with Bacon and Chives
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Mashed Potatoes with Bacon and Chives

9 ingredients Serves 8. openrecipes
Mashed Potatoes with Bacon and Chives

For many American families, Thanksgiving dinner would not be complete without a big bowl of mashed potatoes on the table. Our recipe calls for russets, which have a light, fluffy texture and mellow flavor. For a delicious variation, try Yukon Golds, which boast a naturally rich, buttery taste. Or choose a local variety from your farmers’ market.

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

436
Calories
8g
Protein
29g
Fat
40g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Potato 1 medium (173g) baked 161
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Bacon 1 slice cooked (8g) 43
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Chives 1 tbsp (3g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 5 garlic cloves, unpeeled
  • 2 Tbs. olive oil
  • 3 lb. russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 Tbs. kosher salt, plus more, to taste
  • 2 cups half-and-half
  • 3 Tbs. unsalted butter, cut into 3 pieces
  • 3 Tbs. minced fresh chives
  • 8 oz. bacon, cut into 1/4-inch pieces and cooked until crispy
  • Freshly ground pepper, to taste

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By williamssonoma · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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