Categories: Sides
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 lbs. red-skinned potatoes, chopped
- Kosher salt
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 stick salted butter, cut into pieces, at room temp
- 2/3 to 3/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp. chopped fresh chives
- Shredded cheddar, for topping
Directions
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Put the potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with cold water by 1 inch. Season generously with salt and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer until very tender, about 15 minutes.
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Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, 7-8 minutes; transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
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Drain the potatoes and return to the saucepan over low heat; cook until any remaining water evaporates, about 2 minutes. Add the butter, then gradually mash in the sour cream with a potato masher. Stir in the bacon and chives, reserving 1 tbsp. of each. Transfer to a serving dish; top with cheddar and the remaining bacon and chives.