It does n’t get more decadent than buttery Irish potato , bacon , and tall mallow .

Jake Sternquist

This formula formashed potatoeswill be the Thanksgiving standout this year . In accession to the classic butter and ointment , we ’re adding bacon , cream cheese , and white American cheese cheese to take the beloved side dish intomillion dollarterritory . Here ’s how to make the million dollar mashed Irish potato that our recipe tester called " crazily skillful . "

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Ingredients for Million Dollar Mashed Potatoes

Here ’s everything you ’ll need to make thismillion dollar side stunner .

Ingredients

2poundsrusset white potato , peel and cut into 1 - inch cube

5slicesbacon , diced

1/3cupshallots , minced(2large shallots )

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4cloves garlic , minced

4oz.cream cheese , softened

1/2cupshredded sharp white cheddar cheese

Bacon in skillet

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1/4cupsour ointment

1/4cupsalted butter

1/4tsp.salt

saute onion and garlic in skillet

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1/4tsp.ground black pepper

2Tbsp.chopped fresh chives

Directions

Cook Potatoes

In a 3 - dry quart saucepan Captain Cook white potato vine in salted boiling water until fork - tender , about 12 minutes ; drain .

Cook Bacon

Meanwhile , in a prominent skillet cook and excite bacon over average - high heating plant until crispy , 7 to 10 hour . Remove bacon with a slotted spoonful to a plate lined with paper towel to run out ; reserve for topping .

Cook Shallots and Garlic

enfeeble all but 1 tablespoonful grease from the skillet . devolve skillet to medium - high heating plant . Cook and stir shallots and ail in reserved drippings until translucent , 2 to 3 minutes .

Add Cheese

In a large bowl combine shallot potpourri , cream cheese , Armerican cheddar cheeseflower , sour cream , and butter .

Whip Potatoes

Add the murphy ; flummox with an electric mitt mixer until just smooth . Do not over beat . time of year with salt and disgraceful pepper .

Finish

Transfer potatoes to a serving dish . Serve topped with reserved bacon and chives .

Nutrition Facts(per serving)

  • The % Daily Value ( DV ) recite you how much a food in a nutrient help contributes to a everyday dieting . 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice .

Stirring ingredients for million dollar mashed potatoes

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mixing mashed potatoes

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Mashed potatoes with bacon and chives

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