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Bacon, Gouda & Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Prep: 1 hour 20 minutes
Cook: 23 minutes • Serves: 8
2 teaspoons PICS olive oil
6 slices PICS thick sliced bacon, chopped
3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
1/2 cup PICS unsalted butter (1 stick)
1/3 cup PICS heavy cream, warmed
1 cup PICS shredded Gouda cheese
1-1/2 teaspoons ground white pepper
Sliced fresh chives for garnish (optional)
1.Preheat oven to 350°. Slice 1/4 inch off top of each garlic head. Place garlic, cut side up, on 12-inch square sheet aluminum foil and drizzle with oil. Wrap garlic in aluminum foil to seal. Place directly on oven rack; bake 1 hour. When cool enough to handle, squeeze out garlic into small bowl. Makes about 1/2 cup.
2.In large skillet, cook bacon over medium-high heat 8 minutes or until crisp, stirring occasionally; with slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towel-lined plate.
3.In large saucepot, heat potatoes and enough salted water to cover by about 2 inches to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to medium and simmer 15 minutes or until fork-tender. Drain potatoes; return to saucepot.
4.Add butter, cream and garlic to potatoes; with mixer on medium-high speed, beat potato mixture 3 minutes or until smooth. Fold in cheese, pepper and bacon; serve garnished with chives, if desired. Makes about 6 cups.
Approximate nutritional values per serving (3/4 cup):
327 Calories, 19g Fat, 11g Saturated Fat, 51mg Cholesterol, 143mg Sodium,
34g Carbohydrates, 3g Fiber, 2g Sugars, 0g Added Sugars, 8g Protein