Name: Bacon-Gruyere Smashed Potatoes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, divided -; 3 large sweet onions, halved and thinly sliced -; 1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided -; 3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided -; 3 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme -; 3-1/2 pounds medium red potatoes, halved -; 1 cup 2% milk -; 10 slices bacon strips, cooked and crumbled -; 1 cup shredded Gruyere or white cheddar cheese -; Chopped fresh parsley, optional -

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20 min.

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Ingredients for - Bacon-Gruyere Smashed Potatoes

1. 1/2 cup butter, divided -

2. 3 large sweet onions, halved and thinly sliced -

3. 1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided -

4. 3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided -

5. 3 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme -

6. 3-1/2 pounds medium red potatoes, halved -

7. 1 cup 2% milk -

8. 10 slices bacon strips, cooked and crumbled -

9. 1 cup shredded Gruyere or white cheddar cheese -

10. Chopped fresh parsley, optional -

How to cook deliciously - Bacon-Gruyere Smashed Potatoes

1. Stage

In a large skillet, heat 1/4 cup butter over medium-high heat. Add onions, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; cook and stir 8-10 minutes or until softened. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 40-50 minutes or until deep golden brown, stirring occasionally and stirring in thyme during last 5 minutes.

2. Stage

Meanwhile, place potatoes in a 6-qt stockpot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, 20-25 minutes or until tender. Drain; return to pan. Add milk and remaining butter, salt and pepper. Coarsely mash potatoes with a masher, leaving small chunks. Stir in bacon and onions; sprinkle with cheese. Let stand, covered, until cheese melts. If desired, sprinkle with parsley.