BACON-HORSERADISH SMASHED POTATOES

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds small red-skinned potatoes
2 cloves garlic
1 sprig fresh thyme
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons horseradish
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 sliced cooked bacon, crumbled

Steps:

Put the potatoes, garlic and thyme in a medium saucepan, cover with cold water by about an inch and season generously with salt. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook until the potatoes are very tender and a thin knife will easily pierce through the center of the potatoes, about 20 minutes. Drain and discard the thyme.
Heat the milk in a microwave-safe bowl or measuring cup in the microwave until hot, about 1 minute. Using a potato masher or large fork and adding the hot milk gradually, smash the potatoes and garlic into a chunky puree. Stir in the butter, horseradish, sour cream and bacon; season with salt and pepper.