Bacon Mashed Potato
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Bacon Mashed Potato

timer 15 MIN
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person 4 servings
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Bacon Mashed Potato

About This Recipe

Creamy Bacon and Onion Mashed Potatoes are a rich, flavorful twist on a classic comfort food. This recipe combines fluffy boiled potatoes with crispy bacon, caramelized onions, and a touch of butter and milk for a velvety texture. The key to its deliciousness lies in perfectly frying the bacon until crispy and sautéing the onions until golden, reducing their sharpness for a milder, sweeter taste. A hint of chicken bouillon powder enhances the savory depth, while black pepper adds a subtle kick. Blending the potatoes with just the right amount of milk ensures a creamy consistency—thick yet smooth. Ideal for those who love indulgent sides, this dish is hearty enough to stand alone or pair beautifully with roasted meats. The crispy bacon and onion topping adds a delightful crunch, making every bite irresistible. Quick to prepare yet packed with flavor, these mashed potatoes are sure to become a family favorite!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 15m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • potatoes 300g
  • bacon 100g
The aromatics
  • onion 50g
  • milk 100ml
The sauce & seasonings
  • butter 2 tbsp
  • chicken bouillon powder 1 tsp
  • black pepper to taste

menu_book Directions

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Peel the potatoes.
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Boil them in a pot over high heat for 20 minutes.
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Cut half an onion.
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Cut the onion into small pieces.
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Cut the bacon into small pieces.
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Heat a pan with butter.
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Stir-fry the onion until it changes color, and stir-fry for a while longer.
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The longer you stir-fry, the less onion flavor there will be, which is suitable for those who don’t like onions.
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Add butter and bacon.
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Stir-fry the bacon until it’s crispy, which tastes better.
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The potatoes are cooked when a chopstick can be easily inserted, after about 20 minutes, remove them from the pot.
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Cut them into small pieces.
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Put everything into a blender.
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Add a bit of chicken bouillon powder if desired.
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Use the blender in mix mode.
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Pour in an appropriate amount of milk, stirring while pouring, be careful not to add too much or it will be too thin.
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After it’s roughly mashed, add the bacon and onion.
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Add black pepper.
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Mix well.
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Serve.
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Shape it nicely.

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