Bacon Gruyere Mashed Potato Casserole – This is a decadent and easy make-ahead dish. Grab some potatoes, butter, cheese, and bacon, and let’s get this party started!
If I had to choose my favorite veggies, bacon and cheese would be at the top of my list! Now add fluffy, buttery potatoes for the extra comfort factor in this recipe.
I am always in charge of mashed potatoes on the holidays, and I try to outdo this potato recipe each year. This one has 2 cups of nutty cheese, rich cream, and the king of comfort food: butter.
Mashed Potato Tip: Boil the potatoes in chicken stock to add extra flavor. Also make sure to heat the potatoes and the stock together to help prevent gummy potatoes.
I hope you love this easier mashed potato recipe and that it makes your comfort food world smile with tasty yums!
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Happy eating, and I am always so grateful to cook with you!
Bacon Gruyere Mashed Potato Casserole Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 lbs yukon gold potatoes (cut in small chunks)
- 5 cloves garlic (smashed)
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 2 tbsp salt
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 1 tsp back pepper
- 1/2 cup cream
- 2 tbs butter
- 2 cups grated gruyere (1 cup for mash/1cup to top)
- 5 scallions (chopped)
- 4 strips cooked bacon (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425.
- First, add potatoes, salt, and chicken stock to a pot.
- Now turn the heat to medium high.
- When the stock boils, cook for 15 minutes and drain.
- Return the potatoes to the pot and add mustard, black pepper, and cream.
- Now mash until creamy consistency.
- Next add the 1 cup of gruyere, half the scallions, and mix.
- Add mashed potatoes to a buttered baking dish.
- (NOTE: If you want to make ahead, stop here. Cover and put in the refridge until ready to use.)
- Next top the potatoes with the remaining cheese. Put on top rack in oven, and cook for about 5 minutes or until the cheese browns slightly.
- Finally top with bacon and remaining scallions and enjoy!
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