How to Make Smoked Bacon and Irish Cheese Mash - A Step-by-Step Guide

Smoked Bacon and Irish Cheese Mash is a comforting and indulgent dish that is perfect for a cozy night in or a special dinner with loved ones. This dish combines the rich and savory flavors of smoked bacon and Irish cheddar with the creamy texture of mashed potatoes, creating a dish that is sure to please the entire family.

When it comes to comfort food, mashed potatoes are a classic favorite, and this recipe takes them to the next level with the addition of smoky bacon and creamy Iri...

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Ingredients

  • 15 potatoes, peeled
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 10 slices smoked streaky bacon, cut into small pieces
  • ½ (8 ounce) round Camembert cheese (such as Cooleeney Irish Camembert)
  • 2 ounces grated white Cheddar cheese
  • 1 spring onion, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup light cream, divided
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • salt and cracked black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Place potatoes in a pot of cold water. Cover and set over high heat; boil until easily pierced with a fork, about 20 minutes. Drain well and cover with a clean dish towel for 10 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir bacon until very crispy, 5 to 8 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
  • Transfer bacon to a blender; blend into tiny pieces.
  • Break Camembert cheese into small lumps; mix with Cheddar cheese and spring onion in a bowl.
  • Mash potatoes until smooth. Stir bacon, Camembert cheese mixture, half of the cream, and butter into the mashed potatoes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Spread mashed potato mixture in a baking dish. Pour remaining cream on top. Pierce in several places with a fork.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the top starts to brown, about 15 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    472 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 38mg
    • Sodium: 493mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 70g
    • Dietary Fiber: 9g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 17g
    • Vitamin C: 79mg
    • Calcium: 158mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 1786mg