Taste of Home
Bacon-Gruyere Smashed Potatoes
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Cook: 1 hour
YIELD: 16 servings (3/4 cup each).
Gruyere cheese, bacon, sweet onions and herbs take smashed potatoes to a whole new level of amazing. This loaded side dish is so rich and satisfying, it could almost be eaten on its own! — Lisa Speer, Palm Beach, Florida
Ingredients
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1/2 cup butter, divided
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3 large sweet onions, halved and thinly sliced
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1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
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3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
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3 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
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3-1/2 pounds medium red potatoes, halved
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1 cup 2% milk
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10 slices bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
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1 cup shredded Gruyere or white cheddar cheese
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Chopped fresh parsley, optional
Directions
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1.
In a large skillet, heat 1/4 cup butter over medium-high heat. Add onions, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; cook and stir 8-10 minutes or until softened. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 40-50 minutes or until deep golden brown, stirring occasionally and stirring in thyme during last 5 minutes.
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2.
Meanwhile, place potatoes in a 6-qt stockpot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, 20-25 minutes or until tender. Drain; return to pan. Add milk and remaining butter, salt and pepper. Coarsely mash potatoes with a masher, leaving small chunks. Stir in bacon and onions; sprinkle with cheese. Let stand, covered, until cheese melts. If desired, sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts
3/4 cup: 205 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 29mg cholesterol, 427mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.
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