Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes Deluxe

Ingredients

  • 7-8 med Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 Tbsp garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ⅓ Cup milk
  • ½ Cup sour cream
  • ¼ Cup green onions. sliced thin, save 1 Tbsp for topping
  • 8-10 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled, 3 Tbsp reserved for topping
  • ½ Cup cheddar cheese, grated, save 2 Tbsp for topping

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, place potatoes, garlic and salt. Bring to a boil and simmer until potatoes are soft and easily pierced with a fork.
  2. Drain potatoes and mash. Add milk and sour cream. Stir in green onions, bacon and cheese.
  3. Put in a serving bowl and add toppings, serve at once.
  4. Note: This recipe can be made ahead of time. Put the mashed potato mixture in an oven safe dish and cover with foil. Refrigerate until ready to use and heat in a 325°F oven, until heated through. Add toppings when ready to serve.

source:bakingblond