Vanilla Mash With Bacon and Onions

Submitted by Norahs Girl

"A real comfort food--lovely with grilled chicken or steaks! Yum!"

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 30 ml olive oil
• 1 onion, halved and sliced
• 250 g bacon, diced
• 1 kg potato, peeled and halved
• 50 g butter
• 150 ml milk (you may need more)
• 1 vanilla pod, split lengthways
• salt and black pepper

directions

1. Heat oil in a frying pan, add onion and bacon and fry until golden brown and crisp.
2. Keep warm.
3. Meanwhile, boil potatoes in salted water to cover until tender, about 20 minutes.
4. Drain well and mash finely with butter.
5. Heat milk in a medium-sized saucepan, add vanilla pod and seeds.
6. Bring to boil, then simmer for 15 minutes.
7. Remove from stove and discard vanilla pod.
8. Add milk to potatoes and mix well.
9. Season to taste.
10. Top with bacon and onion mixture and serve warm.