Golden Mashed Potatoes With Carrots, Onions & Bacon

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 3 1/2 lbs yukon gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
• 1/2 lb carrot, peeled and shredded
• 6 slices bacon
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 large sweet onion, diced
• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
• 1/2 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt

Recipe

• 1 in a large saucepan, cover potatoes and carrots with 2 inches of cold water and bring to a boil over high heat. reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
• 2 meanwhile, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp; drain on paper towels, then crumble when cooled. discard all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon drippings from skillet; add oil and onion to drippings and sauté 10 minutes or until softened and lightly browned. stir in thyme; cook 2 minutes longer.
• 3 when potatoes are fork-tender, drain in a colander and transfer mixture to a large bowl. add buttermilk, butter, and salt; mash with a potato masher until potatoes are smooth, with small flecks of carrot visible. stir in onions. crumble bacon over top.