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Stilton, Bacon & Garlic Smashed Potatoes

Name: Stilton, Bacon & Garlic Smashed Potatoes
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 6 garlic cloves; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 2 pounds small red potatoes; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 4 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1/4 to 1/3 cup 2% milk; 1/2 cup Stilton cheese; 6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled; 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, divided; 1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt

1 review

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Total Time

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 35 min. + cooling

Makes

8 servings

Updated: Feb. 10, 2022

Bold, savory flavor from bacon, Stilton cheese and fresh garlic take mashed potatoes to a whole new level. This side dish is so rich and satisfying, it could be eaten as an entree! —Jamie Brown-Miller, Napa, California

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Ingredients

6 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 pounds small red potatoes
1/2 cup butter, softened
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 to 1/3 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup Stilton cheese
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, divided
1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

Preheat oven to 400°. Cut stem ends off unpeeled garlic cloves. Place cloves on a piece of foil. Drizzle with oil; wrap in foil. Bake until cloves are soft, 35 minutes.

Meanwhile, place potatoes in a Dutch oven; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 15-20 minutes.
Unwrap garlic cloves; cool 10 minutes. Squeeze garlic from skins. Mash with a fork.
Drain potatoes; return to pan. Coarsely mash potatoes, gradually adding butter, cream cheese, garlic and enough milk to reach desired consistency. Stir in Stilton cheese, bacon, 2 tablespoons parsley, pepper and salt. Sprinkle with remaining parsley.

Nutrition Facts

2/3 cup: 292 calories, 21g fat (12g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 433mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.

Stilton, Bacon & Garlic Smashed Potatoes

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