CHICAGO MASHED POTATOES W ONION &BACON
Source of Recipe
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List of Ingredients
4 slices bacon, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
3 pounds all-purpose potatoes (about 9 medium), peeled and cut into
1-inch chunks
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
1 cup milk, warmedRecipe
In 10-inch skillet, cook bacon until browned over medium-low heat. With
slotted spoon, remove bacon to paper towels to drain. To bacon fat in
skillet, add onion and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally,
until tender, about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in 3-quart saucepan, heat
potatoes, bay leaf, and enough water to cover to boiling over high heat.
Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 15 minutes or until potatoes are
fork-tender; drain. Return potatoes to saucepan. Discard bay leaf. With
potato masher, mash potatoes with salt and pepper. Gradually add milk;
mash until mixture is well blended. Stir in onion and bacon.
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