Bacon Cheese And Chive Mashed Potatoes

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This is a recipe that was inspired by an emeril recipe but it is all original it is very good. It is an awesome take on normal mashed potatoes. The bacon it it gives it good crunch and flavor. and all the butter helps too.

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Steps

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Cut potatoes in fourths and cut off all black spots.

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Put in large pot with cold water and add 2 cloves of garlic , slightly crushed , on stove on high.

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When water boils add 1 tbs of salt.

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Cook till when poked with knife it easily comes out.

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Mince and saut remaining garlic with evoo till brown and caramelized.

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Drain potatoes and remove garlic cloves.

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Mash and add sauted garlic and remaining ingredients.

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Ingredients

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red potatoes, butter, garlic cloves, extra virgin olive oil, chives, sour cream, milk, cooked bacon, kosher salt, black pepper