Description
Buttermilk Bacon Blue Smashed Potatoes combine creamy Yukon Gold potatoes with tangy buttermilk, savory bacon, and rich blue cheese for a comforting and flavorful side dish. This recipe offers a delightful twist on traditional mashed potatoes with a satisfying texture and a burst of savory toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 2.5 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
Dairy & Butter
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 ounces blue cheese
Seasonings
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Toppings
- 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the Potatoes: Wash the Yukon Gold potatoes thoroughly and peel or cut off any dark spots or imperfections while leaving as much skin on as possible for added texture and nutrients. Cut the potatoes into cubes for even cooking.
- Boil the Potatoes: Place the cubed potatoes in a large stock pot and cover them with cold water. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat and cook the potatoes until they are tender and easily pierced with a fork, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain and Mash: Drain the cooked potatoes well and return them to the pot placed over low heat to evaporate any excess moisture. Add the butter and buttermilk to the potatoes, then use a potato masher to mash them to your preferred texture, whether smooth or slightly chunky.
- Season and Mix: Mash in the salt and pepper evenly throughout the smashed potatoes. Then incorporate most of the crumbled blue cheese and bacon into the mixture, reserving some for garnishing on top.
- Finish and Serve: Taste the potatoes and adjust seasoning if necessary. Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle the remaining bacon, blue cheese, and sliced green onions over the top for a vibrant and flavorful presentation.
Notes
- Leave the potato skins on for extra texture and nutrients unless you prefer a smoother mash.
- Adjust the amount of blue cheese and bacon according to taste and dietary preferences.
- For a creamier consistency, warm the buttermilk slightly before adding it to the potatoes.
- This recipe can be doubled easily for larger gatherings.
- Use smoked bacon for a deeper smoky flavor if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
