Cheddar Green Chili Mashed Potatoes

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 lbs yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced
• 2 slices bacon, diced
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 7 ounces chopped green chilies, drained
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 3/4 cup milk, warmed
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
• salt
• pepper

Recipe

• 1 in large pot of boiling, salted water cook potatoes and garlic until tender. drain.
• 2 in medium skillet over medium heat, saute bacon until crisp. drain.
• 3 in 2 t drippings saute onion until softened. stir in green chilis. cook 1 minute. set aside.
• 4 mash potatoes. beat in butter. beat in milk and cheese. season with salt and pepper. fold in green chili mixture and bacon.