Bacon Smashed Potatoes

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Ingredients

  • 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
  • 1/2 pound bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 tablespoons chopped dill

Instructions

  1. Steam potatoes in a large steamer rack set over boiling water, covered, until very tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, cook bacon in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat until crisp. Transfer bacon with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain, reserving fat in skillet. Add 2 tablespoons vinegar, sugar, and 3/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper to hot bacon fat, scraping up brown bits.
  3. Transfer potatoes to a large bowl, reserving 1/2 cup steaming water. Add vinegar mixture to potatoes and smash with a potato masher to desired texture, adding reserved water if desired. Stir in dill, bacon, and vinegar, salt, and pepper to taste.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

291 kcal 15% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10.4g 21% DV
Total Fat 16.6g 21% DV
Carbs 25.1g 9% DV
Fiber 3.2g 11% DV
Sugar 0.4g 1% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 375.8mg 16% DV
Potassium 796.8mg 17% DV
Cholesterol 25.5mg 9% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 96.5mcg 11% DV
Vitamin C 36.8mg 41% DV
Calcium 68.5mg 5% DV
Iron 2.7mg 15% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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