Description
These cheesy loaded mashed potatoes are a must-try! Creamy and savory topped with crispy shallots and pancetta, it’s an easy dish perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/3 cup Vegetable Oil
- 1 Large Shallot
- 2 tbsp Flour
- 1 tsp Salt
- 2 lbs Potatoes (Russet or Maris Piper)
- 2 oz Diced Pancetta
- 5 oz Cream Cheese
- 1/2 cup Cheddar Cheese
- 1/2 cup Hot Milk
- 2 tbsp Chives (chopped)
Instructions
- Peel and slice shallots, then toss in flour and salt.
- Boil salted water, add quartered potatoes, cook until tender.
- Fry diced pancetta until crispy, then drain.
- Fry shallots until golden and crispy; drain excess oil.
- Drain and steam dry potatoes; add cream cheese and cheddar, mash.
- Incorporate hot milk, mix until creamy, and adjust salt if needed.
- Serve topped with crispy shallots, pancetta, and chives.
Notes
For crispy shallots, avoid overcrowding the pan during frying.
Cream cheese and milk should be warmed for better mixing into potatoes.
Adjust salt based on pancetta’s saltiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg