Description
Treat yourself to Cheesy Loaded Mashed Potatoes with Crispy Shallots and Pancetta. These creamy, cheesy potatoes topped with crispy shallots deliver exceptional flavor. Perfect for family gatherings or comforting weeknight meals!
Ingredients
- Vegetable Oil (1/3 cup)
- Large Shallot (1)
- Flour (2 tbsp)
- Salt (1 tsp)
- Potatoes (2 lbs)
- Diced Pancetta (2 oz)
- Cream Cheese (5 oz)
- Cheddar Cheese (1/2 cup)
- Hot Milk (1/2 cup)
- Chives (2 tbsp, chopped)
Instructions
- Peel and slice shallots; coat with flour and salt.
- Boil potatoes until tender, about 15-20 minutes, then drain.
- Cook pancetta in a frying pan until crispy; set aside.
- In the same pan, fry shallots until golden and crispy.
- Mash drained potatoes with cream cheese, butter, and cheddar.
- Incorporate hot milk until smooth; season with salt.
- Serve topped with crispy shallots, pancetta, and chives.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
For a vegetarian option, substitute pancetta with mushrooms or chickpeas.
Add garlic powder or nutmeg for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg