Chunky Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Chunky mashed potatoes Czech stouchane brambory

Chunky Mashed Potatoes Recipe

For a family-favorite side dish, try chunky mashed potatoes (Czech "šťouchané brambory") with spring onions and bacon, all sautéed in butter for an elegant twist!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Czech

Keyword Potato recipes

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 430kcal

Author Petra Kupská

Ingredients

2 pounds potatoes medium-starch potatoes, such as Yukon golds
2 spring onions
3 ounces bacon sliced or whole
2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
⅓ cup whole milk or Half-and-Half for better flavor
1 teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

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Instructions

Peel 2 pounds potatoes and cut them into equal pieces. Place the potatoes in a large pot of salted water and boil them until tender. They should reach the right softness after about 18–20 minutes of simmering.
While the potatoes are cooking, clean the 2 spring onions and cut off the root. Chop finely. Dice 3 ounces bacon. Heat 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat and sauté the onions and bacon in it while stirring. It takes 5 minutes.
Drain the cooked potatoes. Add ⅓ cup whole milk to the pot and mash them with a hand potato masher.
Add the fried onion and bacon to the potatoes. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper and mix to combine.

Notes

The basic recipe makes 4 portions.
SERVING: Serve the mashed potatoes warm in a bowl or directly on a plate alongside your main course. For a nice touch, garnish with chopped fresh herbs like chives or parsley.
You can swap spring onions for yellow onions, young leeks, or shallots if you prefer.
Mash the potatoes by hand, not with an electric mixer, to easily achieve your desired texture.
Feeling adventurous? Try adding pressed garlic, bold cheeses like Parmesan, or even sautéed mushrooms or cabbage for extra flavor.

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