Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Roasted Garlic Cheddar and Bacon

This garlic mashed potatoes with roasted garlic, Cheddar, and bacon recipe also includes cream cheese and sour cream. It makes a rich-tasting side dish.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 629 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 5 pounds russet potatoes
• 10 slices Dietz & Watson Gourmet Smoked Bacon
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 0.25 cup minced chives
• 2.5 cups Dietz & Watson Roasted Garlic Cheddar Cheese, grated

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 3-quart baking dish.

Step 2

Peel potatoes and cut into 1-inch chunks. Place in a large saucepan; add enough cold water to cover by about 2 inches. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cook until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain, return potatoes to pan, cover, and set aside.

Step 3

Meanwhile, cook bacon a large skillet over medium heat, turning once, until crisp and browned. Drain on paper towels. Cool, then crumble into pieces.

Step 4

Mash potatoes using a fork until light and fluffy. Stir in cream cheese, sour cream, and butter until combined and smooth. Stir in 2 cups Cheddar cheese, 1/2 bacon, chives, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Transfer to the prepared baking dish; top with remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until top is slightly golden and potatoes are heated through, about 30 minutes. Garnish with remaining bacon to serve.