Bacon-Flavoured Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

• 4 lbs white potatoes, peeled and chopped roughly
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
• 1 cup milk (approximately)
• 6 slices bacon (fried until crisp, then crumbled)
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
• salt
• fresh ground black pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Please note that this is a forgiving recipe--use the amounts of butter and milk that you wish, and adding an extra potato won't throw it off.

2. 2

   Also, the celery adds a great flavour, but if you want to leave it out add a little extra onion to make up the difference.

3. 3

   Place chopped potatoes in a large pot, cover with lightly salted cold water and bring to a boil; cook until tender, about 20 minutes.

4. 4

   Drain potatoes, then return to pot.

5. 5

   Meanwhile, while potatoes are boiling, heat 2 tbsp of the butter in a skillet; add chopped veggies and saute until soft, about 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Add veggies to cooked potatoes, along with the remaining butter.

7. 7

   With a handheld potato masher, mash well.

8. 8

   Slowly add milk, mashing well until potatoes reach desired consistency.

9. 9

   Stir in crumbled bacon and parsley.

10. 10

    Taste; add salt and pepper if needed.