Maple Bacon Mashed Potatoes Recipe By Tasty Recipes

ULTIMATE MASHED POTATOES RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• On a cutting board, peel the potatoes. Place the potatoes in a large bowl of cold water after peeling to avoid discoloration.
• Cut the potatoes into 1-inch (2 cm) cubes.
• Add the potatoes to a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 12 minutes.
• In a small saucepan, bring the milk, heavy cream, and garlic to a simmer over low heat.
• Remove the pot from the heat and strain the cream through a fine mesh sieve.
• Drain the potatoes in a colander and transfer back to the pot.
• Mash the potatoes with a potato masher, potato ricer, or by pushing through a fine mesh sieve with a spatula.
• Add the cubed cold butter and salt. Stir to combine.
• Gradually add the cream mixture to the potatoes, little by little, until fully incorporated.
• Top with freshly ground black pepper and sprinkle with chives and serve.
• Enjoy!

CLASSIC MASHED POTATOES RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Thinly slice the potatoes with a mandoline or sharp knife.
• Transfer the potatoes to a large pot of cold water, along with the salt. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 10-12 minutes.
• Drain the potatoes and press through a potato ricer into a large bowl.
• Slowly stir in the sour cream and melted butter. Season with more salt to taste.
• Enjoy!

MASHED POTATOES WITH BACON & GARLIC

Steps:

• Roasted garlic: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Slice off the top of the garlic head to expose the cloves; place in center of a sheet of foil. Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil over the top and season generously with salt. Wrap in foil and bake in the oven until golden and tender, about 1 hour.
• Potatoes: Cut peeled potatoes into ½-inch dice. (Note: Potatoes can be peeled and diced 1 day in advance. Store completely submerged in cold water in the refrigerator, changing the water every few hours to prevent browning.) Place diced potatoes into a pot filled with cold salted water (as "salty as the sea"). Bring to a boil over high heat, 6-8 minutes. Once boiling, reduce to a simmer and cook until fork tender, 15-20 minutes.
• Bacon bits: In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp and browned, about 10 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer bacon bits to a paper towel-lined plate. Reserve the bacon fat in a small bowl and set aside.
• Return the pan to stove over low heat, and add just enough half-and-half to coat the bottom of the pan. Use a wooden spatula to deglaze the pan, scraping up all the browned bits (or "fond"). When small bubbles form around the edges of the pan, add the rest of the half-and-half. Stir until warmed through, then remove from heat.
• Potatoes are done cooking when you can easily cut a piece in half with a fork. Drain potatoes in a colander, then add back to the pot. Turn heat to medium-low and let them dry, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 1-2 minutes. When the bottom of the pot is dry, turn off the heat: they are ready for the potato ricer. Transfer potatoes to a large bowl. Work all the potatoes through the ricer and back into the pot. Fold in half of the warm half-and-half and gently stir to combine; avoid overmixing the potatoes, which could lead to a gluey texture. Add another ½ cup of half-and-half, and stir again. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons reserved bacon fat, and stir to combine. Add more half-and-half as needed to reach desired consistency. Then season to taste with salt and pepper (keeping in mind that the bacon bits will also add salt).
• Squeeze roasted garlic out of its skin into a small bowl, and use a fork to mash it into a paste. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to thin out the paste and continue mashing. Fold the garlic paste into the potatoes and stir to distribute evenly; then add half the bacon bits and gently stir to incorporate. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to a warmed serving bowl, garnish with remaining bacon bits, and serve immediately.

BACON MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain. , Transfer to a large bowl. Add the milk, mayonnaise, chives, garlic powder and pepper; mash potatoes. Stir in cheese and bacon.

BACON-WRAPPED MASHED POTATO-STUFFED MEATLOAF RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
• In a large bowl, mix together beef, cooked onions and garlic, Parmesan, eggs, panko, salt, pepper, Worcestershire, milk and parsley. Set aside.
• In another bowl, make the glaze by mixing ketchup, brown sugar, mustard powder, onion powder, paprika, and tomato paste. Reserve half of the glaze in a separate bowl for after the meatloaf is cooked. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, mash cooked potatoes, butter, salt, pepper, milk and parmesan to desired consistency. Set aside.
• Line a bundt pan with slices of bacon and use a pastry brush to spread a layer of glaze on the inside of the bacon.
• Add ⅔ of the meat to the bottom of the bundt pan and spread up the sides and up the middle of the pan making a "bowl" for the mashed potatoes.
• Add the mashed potatoes into the "bowl" and smooth out. Top the mashed potatoes with the remaining meat, smooth out, coat the top with the raw meat glaze, and fold the slices of bacon over the top of the meat. Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour, remove the foil after 30 minutes and carefully drain some of the fat before putting it back into the oven.
• Place a cooling rack on top of the bundt pan and flip over onto a baking sheet. Remove the bundt pan and coat the meatloaf with the reserved glaze.
• Broil on high for 3-5 minutes or until the glaze has caramelized.
• Enjoy!

CHEESY BACON MASHED POTATO BALLS & SPICED RUM-FASHIONED RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Make the rum-glazed bacon: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Add the Captain Morgan® Spiced Rum, maple syrup, and brown sugar to a small bowl and whisk until the sugar is dissolved.
• Arrange the bacon in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and brush the rum glaze over one side. Place in the oven for 6 minutes, then flip the bacon, brush the other side with the rum glaze, and return to the oven for another 6 minutes. Continue flipping and glazing until the bacon is crisp and browned, about 15-20 minutes more. Transfer to a plate until ready to use.
• Make the mashed potato balls: Chop 6 slices of rum-glazed bacon and add to a large bowl with the mashed potatoes and green onions, and mix until well combined.
• Using a 1-tablespoon scoop with a spring release, scoop 1 tablespoon of the potato mixture into your hand. Place a cube of Monterey Jack cheese in the center, then top with another tablespoon of the potato mixture. Roll into a ball, completely encasing the cheese. Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make 12 stuffed potato balls.
• Add the bread crumbs, pepper, salt, and garlic powder to a shallow bowl and mix to combine. Beat the eggs in another shallow bowl. Add the flour to a third shallow bowl.
• Roll the potato balls in the flour, then the eggs, then coat in the bread crumbs.
• Heat the vegetable oil in a large, high-walled pan over medium-high heat until it reaches 375°F (190°C).
• Working in batches, gently add the potato balls to the hot oil and fry, turning frequently, until golden brown, 4-6 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain while you repeat with the remaining potato balls and make the Old-Fashioned.
• Make the rum Old-Fashioned: Add the granulated sugar, Captain Morgan® Spiced Rum, Angostura bitters, and 1 ice cube to a small rocks glass. Stir with a spoon until the sugar dissolves. Fill the glass with more ice and garnish with the orange peel and cherry.
• Thinly slice the remaining 2 strips of rum-glazed bacon, then sprinkle over the potato balls, along with the green onion. Serve alongside the Captain Morgan® rum Old-Fashioned.
• Enjoy!