Epic Mashed Potatoes

Submitted by AmyZoe

"These were terrific. RECIPE COURTESY OF Allrecipes.com Oct/Nov 2020."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 2 lbs baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
• 5 slices bacon, chopped
• 1⁄3 cup shallot, minced
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 4 ounces cream cheese
• 1⁄4 cup sour cream
• 1⁄4 cup butter, plus more for serving
• 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley

directions

1. Cook potatoes in a large spot of salted boiling water until fork-tender, about 12 minutes and drain.
2. Cook acon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until crispy, 7 to 10 minutes. Transfer bacon with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Drain all but a tablespoon grease from skillet. Return skillet to medium-high heat.
3. Add shallots and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until translucent, 2 to 3 minutes.
4. Put shallots and garlic in a mixing bowl. Stir in cream cheese, sour cream, and butter. Add potatoes and beat with a hand mixer until just smooth. Do not overbeat.
5. Stir in salt and pepper. Transfer potatoes to a serving dish. Sprinkle with parsley and bacon and serve with additional butter and pepper, if desired.