Description
Cheesy Loaded Mashed Potatoes with Crispy Shallots and Pancetta are the ultimate comfort food. Experience the creamy texture infused with rich cheese, crunchy shallots, and savory pancetta, perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large shallot, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 lbs Russet or Maris Piper potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 oz diced pancetta
- 5 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup hot milk
- 2 tbsp chives, chopped
Instructions
- Peel and slice the shallots; toss in flour and set aside.
- Boil quartered potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (15-20 minutes).
- Cook diced pancetta in a pan until crispy (5-7 minutes) and remove from pan.
- Fry shallots in reserved pancetta fat and oil until golden brown (2-3 minutes).
- Drain and mash potatoes, adding cream cheese and grated cheddar until smooth.
- Stir in hot milk and adjust salt; blend until creamy.
- Serve topped with crispy shallots, pancetta, and chives.
Notes
For gluten-free, use gluten-free flour for the shallots.
Serve immediately for the best texture, but leftovers can be reheated with a splash of milk.
Add extra cheese for a richer flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg