How to make
Ingredients
- 5 lb (2.25 kg) Medium yellow-flesh potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 6 tbsp (90 mL) Unsalted butter
- 6 cups (1.5 L)Thinly sliced leeks, white and pale green parts only (about 2 medium leeks)
- 2 cups (500 mL) 2% milk
- 2 tsp (10 mL) Salt
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL)Freshly ground black pepper
- 10 slices PC® Naturally Smoked Dry Cured Double Smoked Thick Cut Bacon, slices
How to make
- Step 1 Place potatoes in large saucepan; cover with cold water until water is 2-inches (5 cm) above potatoes. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook for 20 to 25 minutes or until potatoes are very tender; drain and return to saucepan.
- Step 2Meanwhile, melt 3 tbsp (45 mL) of the butter in another saucepan over medium heat. Stir in leeks; cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for 4 to 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in milk, remaining 3 tbsp (45 mL) butter, salt and pepper; bring to simmer for 1 minute.
- Step 3Mash potatoes using potato masher. Fold in leek mixture and bacon using a rubber spatula until combined. Transfer to serving dish.
