OLIVE OIL MASHED POTATOES WITH PANCETTA

Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes with Pancetta image

Classic American mashed potatoes take a trip to Italy with the flavors of olive oil, garlic, and pancetta. -Bryan Kennedy, Kaneohe, Hawaii

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
3 slices pancetta or bacon, chopped
1 tablespoon plus 1/4 cup olive oil, divided
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until tender, 15-20 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook pancetta in 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat until crisp. Add garlic; cook for 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat., Drain potatoes and transfer to a large bowl. Mash potatoes with remaining oil. Stir in the parsley, pancetta mixture, salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 313mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges