Mashed Potatoes with Fried Mushroom, Bacon, and Onion

This twist on an old classic incorporates mushrooms, onions, and bacon into good old-fashion mashed potatoes. Ranch dressing is the secret ingredient.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 293 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 5 slices bacon
• 6 Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 2 tablespoons ranch dressing
• 6 medium mushrooms, sliced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Add potatoes to a large pot of water and bring to a boil. Cook until the potatoes are soft, about 20 minutes.

Step 2

Meanwhile, place the bacon slices in a large skillet over medium heat, and cook until crisp. Remove to paper towels.

Step 3

Wipe out the skillet, return to stove, and pour in vegetable oil. Stir in mushrooms and onion, and cook until onion is soft and translucent.

Step 4

When the potatoes are done, drain water, and place potatoes in a large bowl. Mash in butter and ranch dressing. With a potato masher or electric mixer, continue to mash until the potatoes are smooth. Stir in the mushrooms, onions, and crumbled bacon.