Mashed Potatoes with Fried Bacon & Onion

Source/Author: Mary

This dish comes straight from my grandmother’s kitchen — simple, cozy, and full of the flavors I grew up with. The fried onions, crisp bacon, and soft mashed potatoes always felt like a warm hug, and making it now brings back those childhood moments of comfort and love.

Ingredients:

• salt	to taste
• onion	1 large
• Black pepper	to taste
• bacon	150–200 g
• potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet)	1.5 kg
• hot water or broth	100–150 ml
• chopped chives or green onion (optional)	to taste

1. Peel the potatoes and cut them into medium‑sized chunks.

2. Dice the bacon into small pieces.

3. Peel and finely chop the onion.

4. Place the potato chunks into a pot and cover with cold salted water.

5. Bring to a boil and cook until very soft, about 20–25 minutes.

6. Heat a skillet over medium heat.

7. Add the diced bacon and cook until crisp and golden.

8. Add the chopped onion directly into the bacon fat. Sauté until the onion becomes soft, sweet, and lightly caramelized.

9. Add hot water or broth gradually until the potatoes reach a creamy consistency.

10. Season with salt and black pepper.

11. Fold the fried bacon and onions into the mashed potatoes.

12. Taste and adjust seasoning.

13. Spoon into a warm bowl and top with extra bacon or fresh herbs.

SERVING IDEAS:

- Roast chicken (especially with crispy skin and simple herbs).

- Pan‑seared pork chops: the smoky bacon in the potatoes complements pork beautifully.

- Meatloaf: a classic, comforting combination.

- Grilled or baked sausages: especially kielbasa or bratwurst.

- Slow‑braised beef: like pot roast or beef stew, where the potatoes soak up the juices.

- Cabbage sautéed with a little vinegar: a rustic, old‑world pairing.

- Simple cucumber salad: adds a cool, crisp contrast.