Epic Mashed Potatoes

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

• Ready In: 25 mins
• 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.