Golden Mashed Potatoes With Fried Onions and Bacon

Delish.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

• 3 1⁄2 lbs  large yukon gold potatoes, peeled, quartered
• 6  slices smoked bacon
• 1  tablespoon canola oil
• 1  large sweet onion, diced
• 2  teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
• 1⁄2 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
• 2  tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 2 1⁄2 teaspoons kosher salt

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, cover potatoes with 2 inches of cold water and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp; drain on paper towels. Discard all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon drippings from skillet; add oil and onion to drippings and sauté 10 minutes or until softened and lightly browned. Stir in thyme; cook 2 minutes longer.
3. When potatoes are fork-tender, drain in a colander and transfer mixture to a large bowl. Add buttermilk, butter, and salt; mash with a potato masher until potatoes are smooth. Stir in onions. Crumble bacon over top.