Bacon, Cheese, and Chive Mashed Potatoes

This is a recipe that was inspired by an Emeril recipe but it is all original it is very good. It is an awesome take on normal mashed potatoes. The bacon it it gives it good crunch and flavor. And all the butter helps too.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 5 -6  lbs  red potatoes
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 6  garlic cloves
• 1  tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (Extra Virgin Olive Oil)
• 1⁄3 cup  of finely chopped chives
• 1⁄2 cup sour cream
• 1⁄4 cup milk
• 1⁄2 cup  cooked bacon, chopped
• 2  tablespoons kosher salt, divided (to taste)
• 1  tablespoon black pepper (to taste)

Directions

1. Cut potatoes in fourths and cut off all black spots.
2. Put in large pot with cold water and add 2 cloves of garlic, slightly crushed, on stove on high.
3. When water boils add 1 tbs of salt; cook till when poked with knife it easily comes out.
4. Mince and sauté remaining garlic with EVOO till brown and caramelized.
5. Drain potatoes and remove garlic cloves.
6. Mash and add sautéed garlic and remaining ingredients.