Bacon and blue cheese mashed potatoes recipe

Ingredients

• 3 pounds russet potatoes (about 6), peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
• Kosher salt and black pepper
• 3 ounces bacon (6 slices)
• ¾ cup whole milk
• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut up
• 4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled (about 1 cup)

1. Boil the potatoes with 2 teaspoons salt and enough water to cover. Reduce heat and simmer until tender, 20 to 25 minutes; drain.
2. Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, 5 to 8 minutes; remove and crumble.
3. Mash the potatoes with the milk and butter; season with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Fold in the bacon and top with the blue cheese.