Mashed Potato Skins - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 slices bacon
2 lbs small yukon gold potatoes, halved
1 cup buttermilk
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup fresh chives, chopped
1/2 cup extra-sharp cheddar cheese

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Arrange the bacon on a sheet pan and bake for 12 to15 minutes until crisp. Cool and chop.
Put potatoes in a medium sauce pot and cover with cold water. Bring the water to a boil and season with salt. Cook until tender, about 15 minutes.
Drain and mash potatoes with buttermilk and season with salt and pepper.
Stir in the chives, Cheddar cheese and fold in bacon.