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Bacon Rosemary Mashed Potatoes

Source of Recipe

by Shanny, from Chef Todd English


Recipe Link: messageboards.ivillage.com/n/mb/message.asp?webtag=iv-fdcooking&msg=6221.1

List of Ingredients

½ to 1 cup chopped raw bacon
2 pounds peeled & diced potatoes
1 tbsp. chopped fresh rosemary OR 2 tsp. dried rosemary
1½ tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
1½ cups water
¼ to ½ cups light cream
3 chopped green onions
2 tbsp. butter


Recipe

Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until crisp. Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels. Pour off all but 1 tbsp. drippings, add potatoes & stir-fry for a minute or two. Add rosemary, salt, pepper and water. Heat to boiling; reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender & water mostly evaporated. Mash potatoes, adding cream until of desired consistency; stir in cooked bacon, green onion & butter. Correct the seasonings.