Name: Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes with Pancetta
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed; 3 slices pancetta or bacon, chopped; 1 tablespoon plus 1/4 cup olive oil, divided; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/3 cup minced fresh parsley; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper

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Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes with Pancetta

20 min8 servings

Classic American mashed potatoes take a trip to Italy with the flavors of olive oil, garlic, and pancetta. —Bryan Kennedy, Kaneohe, Hawaii

Ingredients

3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed

3 slices pancetta or bacon, chopped

1 tablespoon plus 1/4 cup olive oil, divided

4 garlic cloves, minced

1/3 cup minced fresh parsley

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

1 Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until tender, 15-20 minutes.

2 Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook pancetta in 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat until crisp. Add garlic; cook for 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat.

3 Drain potatoes and transfer to a large bowl. Mash potatoes with remaining 1/4 cup oil. Stir in the parsley, pancetta mixture, salt and pepper.