Appetizers & Side Dishes
Mashed Cheddar & Bacon Potatoes
Prep Time: 10 min | Cook Time: 15 min | Servings: 8 | Calories: 191
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Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
15 min
Servings
8
Calories
191
Try this side dish to accompany your next meal. These cheesy mashed potatoes have a perfectly velvety texture thanks to Sargento® Shredded Double Cheddar Cheese. Garlic, spices and savory bacon bits add plenty more home-style flavor in every scoop.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. red potatoes
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled
- 3/4 cup milk or half-and-half
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup real bacon bits
- 2 cups Sargento® Shredded Double Cheddar Cheese
Directions
- Scrub potatoes and cut into 1-inch chunks. Place in a large saucepan, cover with cold water and bring to a boil over high heat. Add garlic cloves to water; reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are very tender, about 15 minutes.
- Drain potatoes and garlic; return to same pot and turn heat to low. Add milk, salt and pepper. Mash to desired to desired consistency with a potato masher. Stir in cheese and bacon just until melted.
