Cheesy Mashed Potatoes With Caramelized Sage Butter

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 1/2 lbs yukon gold baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 1/2 inch chunks (6-7 medium-sized potatoes)
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
• 2 1/2 cups shredded smoked gouda cheese or 2 1/2 cups cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup milk, warmed
• 4 slices bacon, cooked until crisp and chopped
• salt and pepper
• shredded cheese, for sprinkling on top

Recipe

• 1 cook potatoes in large pot of boiling water until very tender, about 18 minutes. drain in colander.
• 2 in the meantime, melt butter in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. add the 2 tablespoons sage; stir until butter begins to brown, about 3 minutes. remove from heat then add the milk. additional milk may be added if you like them less firm.
• 3 return potatoes to pot and mash with potato masher. stir in butter mixture and cheese until just combined. stir in salt, pepper and bacon and mix until creamy.
• 4 place in serving bowl and sprinkle with additional cheese, if desired.