Bistro Mashed Potatoes

Mashed potatoes with sour cream, cheddar cheese, bacon, fresh parsley seasoned to taste with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Recipe Ingredients:

5 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 cup butter
1 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons crumbled cooked bacon
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Sea salt to taste

Cooking Directions:

1. Place potatoes in large saucepan, cover with water, bring to boil and simmer until soft. Drain.
2. Add milk and butter to cooked potatoes and mash until smooth.
3. Add sour cream, cheese, bacon and seasonings. If potatoes are too thick add more milk and adjust seasonings as needed.

Makes 12 servings.