Bacon Rosemary Mashed Potatoes
Fluffy mashed potatoes are folded with buttery richness, smoky bacon, and sautéed red onion and garlic, then brightened with fresh rosemary. This aromatic side balances savory, herby notes with a touch of sweetness from the onion, perfect for holiday spreads or any comfort-food dinner. Bacon Rosemary Mashed Potatoes bring cozy flavor to roasted meats or weeknight mains alike.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Bacon Rosemary Mashed Potatoes, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 16
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 28
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the cubed potatoes in a pot and cover with enough salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 30 minutes; drain. Add butter to the drained potatoes to melt; set aside.
- 2
While the potatoes cook, place the bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until very crisp, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Transfer the bacon to paper towels to drain; let it cool and crumble. Leave 2 tablespoons of bacon drippings in the skillet and return it to the heat.
- 4
Cook the onion and the garlic in the bacon drippings until tender, about 4 minutes. Stir in the rosemary and cook 1 minute more.
- 5
Mash the potatoes with the melted butter. Mix in the crumbled bacon, the onion mixture, and the milk; season with salt and pepper.
- Calories 203.66 kcal Moderate 10%
- Protein 5.32 g Moderate 11%
- Carbohydrate 23.7 g 9%
- Total Fat 9.91 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 5.94 g High 30%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 25.11 mg Moderate 8%
- Sodium 551.34 mg High 24%
- Dietary Fiber 2.05 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 1.03 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 108.28 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 0.84 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 517.11 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 14.15 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 0.32 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.24 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Bacon Rosemary Mashed Potatoes is made with 8 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 55 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon, Butter, Diced Potatoes, and Fresh Rosemary. Each serving provides about 203.66 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Bacon Rosemary Mashed Potatoes made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Butter, Diced Potatoes, Fresh Rosemary, Garlic. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Bacon Rosemary Mashed Potatoes?
- About 55 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 203.66 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Bacon Rosemary Mashed Potatoes easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Bacon Rosemary Mashed Potatoes healthy?
- Bacon Rosemary Mashed Potatoes has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 203.66 calories and 5.32 g of protein, or 11% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 551.34 mg (24% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.94 g (30% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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