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Bacon-Gruyere Smashed Potatoes

Course Potatoes, Side dishes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 16 3/4 cup each

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter divided
  • 3 large sweet onions halved and thinly sliced
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt divided
  • 3/4 tsp pepper divided
  • 3 tsp thyme minced fresh or 1 tsp dried
  • 3 1/2 lbs medium red potatoes halved
  • 1 cup milk
  • 10 strips bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 1 cup Gruyere Cheese or white cheddar
  • parsley fresh, chopped, optional

Instructions

  • 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.
  • 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. SHARE THIS RECIPE

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Bacon-Gruyere Smashed Potatoes

Bacon-Gruyere Smashed PotatoesGruyere 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