Buttermilk Bacon Blue Smashed Potatoes Recipe
Buttermilk Bacon Blue Smashed Potatoes are a creamy, flavorful side dish featuring tender Yukon Gold potatoes mashed with tangy buttermilk, buttery goodness, crumbled bacon, and pungent blue cheese, topped with fresh green onions. Perfect for enhancing your dinner with a rich combination of savory and sharp flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Potatoes and Dairy
- 2.5 pounds yukon gold potatoes
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Seasonings
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Toppings
- 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 4 ounces blue cheese
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Prepare Potatoes: Wash the Yukon Gold potatoes thoroughly. Peel or cut away any dark spots or blemishes while leaving most of the skin on for added texture and flavor. Cut the potatoes into cubes.
- Boil Potatoes: Place the cubed potatoes into a large stock pot and cover with cold water. Bring the water to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat slightly and cook until potatoes are tender and easily pierced with a fork, approximately 20 minutes.
- Drain and Mash: Drain the cooked potatoes well, then return them to the pot over low heat to evaporate any excess moisture. Add the unsalted butter and buttermilk, then mash the potatoes using a potato masher until you reach your desired consistency—smooth with some texture is ideal.
- Season and Incorporate Flavor: Mix in the salt and pepper evenly. Crumble in the blue cheese and the cooked bacon, reserving some bacon and cheese for garnish if desired. Adjust seasoning to taste, adding more salt or pepper if necessary.
- Garnish and Serve: Transfer the smashed potatoes to a serving bowl and sprinkle the reserved crumbled bacon, blue cheese, and sliced green onions on top. Serve warm as a rich and comforting side dish.
Notes
- Yukon Gold potatoes hold their shape well and offer a creamy texture, but you can substitute with red potatoes for a similar effect.
- For crispier bacon, cook slices in a skillet over medium heat until browned and crunchy before crumbling.
- Adjust blue cheese quantity to your taste; milder blue cheeses will create a subtler flavor.
- To make ahead, prepare the potatoes through mashing and flavoring, then reheat gently on the stovetop or in an oven before serving.
- If you prefer a smoother mash, use a hand mixer instead of a masher but avoid overmixing to prevent a gluey texture.
