GARLIC MASHED POTATOES WITH ROASTED GARLIC CHEDDAR AND BACON

Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Roasted Garlic Cheddar and Bacon image

Mashed potatoes with Cheddar and cream cheese, sour cream, and bacon make a rich, delicious side dish.

Provided by Dietz & Watson

Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Dietz & Watson

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

5 pounds russet potatoes
10 slices Dietz & Watson Gourmet Smoked Bacon
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup sour cream
¼ cup minced chives
2 ½ cups Dietz & Watson Roasted Garlic Cheddar Cheese, grated
2 teaspoons kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Peel potatoes, and cut into 1 inch chunks. Place in a large saucepan, (remove comma) and 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 potatoes, return to pan, cover, and set aside.
Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add bacon, and cook until crisp and browned, turning once. Transfer to paper towels to drain; let cool, and crumble into pieces.
Using a fork, mash the potatoes in pan until light and fluffy. Add the cream cheese, butter, and sour cream, and stir until combined and smooth. Add the chives, 2 cups cheddar cheese, half the bacon, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.
Transfer to a buttered 3 quart baking dish. Top with remaining 1/2 cup cheddar cheese. Bake until top is slightly golden and potatoes are heated through, about 30 minutes. Remove from oven; garnish with remaining bacon. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 628.8 calories, Carbohydrate 42.7 g, Cholesterol 121.7 mg, Fat 40.8 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 24.2 g, SaturatedFat 23.2 g, Sodium 1113.7 mg, Sugar 1.5 g