Bacon Rosemary Mashed Potatoes

Creamy mashed potatoes are enhanced with the rich flavors of bacon, onion, rosemary, and garlic.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 200 Calories

Ingredients

• 4 slices bacon
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• salt and pepper to taste
• 3 potatoes, cubed
• 1 small red onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
• 0.5 cup milk
• 0.25 cup butter

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place the cubed potatoes in a pot with enough salted water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until tender, about 30 minutes; drain. Add butter to drained potatoes to melt; set aside.

Step 2

While the potatoes are cooking, place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until very crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove bacon to paper towels to drain; allow to cool and crumble. Leave 2 tablespoons bacon drippings in skillet and return it to the heat.

Step 3

Cook the onion and garlic in the bacon drippings until tender, about 4 minutes. Stir in the rosemary and cook for 1 minute more.

Step 4

Mash the potatoes with the melted butter. Mix in the crumbled bacon, the onion mixture, and milk; season with salt and pepper.