GOLDEN MASHED POTATOES WITH CARROTS, ONIONS & BACON

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Golden Mashed Potatoes With Carrots, Onions & Bacon image

Great comfort food! And the orange flecks of carrot add a little color to the otherwise bland looking potatoes. Recipe adapted from one found in Redbook.

Provided by mailbelle

Categories     Potato

Time 50m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 1/2 lbs yukon gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
1/2 lb carrot, peeled and shredded
6 slices bacon
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 large sweet onion, diced
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
1/2 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2 teaspoons kosher salt

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cover potatoes and carrots with 2 inches of cold water and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp; drain on paper towels, then crumble when cooled. Discard all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon drippings from skillet; add oil and onion to drippings and sauté 10 minutes or until softened and lightly browned. Stir in thyme; cook 2 minutes longer.
  • When potatoes are fork-tender, drain in a colander and transfer mixture to a large bowl. Add buttermilk, butter, and salt; mash with a potato masher until potatoes are smooth, with small flecks of carrot visible. Stir in onions. Crumble bacon over top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317.4, Fat 12.7, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 19.8, Sodium 622.3, Carbohydrate 45.5, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 4.6, Protein 6.7

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