Bacon-Gruyere Smashed Potatoes Recipe

Name: Bacon-Gruyere Smashed Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, divided; 3 large sweet onions, halved and thinly sliced; 1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided; 3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided; 3 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 3-1/2 pounds medium red potatoes, halved; 1 cup 2% milk; 10 slices bacon strips, cooked and crumbled; 1 cup shredded Gruyere or white cheddar cheese; Chopped fresh parsley, optional

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter, divided
3 large sweet onions, halved and thinly sliced
1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
3 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
3-1/2 pounds medium red potatoes, halved
1 cup 2% milk
10 slices bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 cup shredded Gruyere or white cheddar cheese
Chopped fresh parsley, optional

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.
2
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.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter, divided, 3 large sweet onions, halved and thinly sliced, 1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided, 3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided, and more.

Yes, Bacon-Gruyere Smashed Potatoes falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Bacon-Gruyere Smashed Potatoes

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