Bacon Fontina Mashed Potatoes

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I serve this on special occasions. You may be able to substitute white potatoes, but with the italian fontina i prefer this with unpeeled red potatoes.

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Steps

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Place potatoes in a large saucepan.

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Cover with cold water.

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Bring to a boil and then lower heat and simmer 20- 25 minutes or until tender.

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Drain the potatoes into a colander.

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Return the potatoes to the saucepan.

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Over medium heat continuously shake the potatoes to remove any excess moisture 15-20 seconds.

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Remove them from the saucepan.

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Rice or mash the potatoes.

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Return the prepared potatoes to the saucepan--no heat now.

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In a small saucepan over medium heat add the precombined garlic through cream , gently stirring till the butter melts.

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Pour this sauce onto the potatoes , stirring to mix.

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Add the bacon through pepper.

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Hand mix to combine.

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Taste and adjust for seasonings.

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Spoon seasoned potatoes onto plates and top with cheese.

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Ingredients

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red potatoes, fresh garlic, unsalted butter, heavy whipping cream, bacon, fresh chives, fresh ground black pepper, fontina cheese