White Cheddar Green Chili Mashed Potatoes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lbs yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced
2 slices bacon, diced
1/2 cup onion, chopped
7 ounces chopped green chilies, drained
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
3/4 cup milk, warmed
1 cup white cheddar cheese, grated
salt
pepper

Preparation

In large pot of boiling, salted water cook potatoes and garlic until tender. Drain.
In medium skillet over medium heat, saute bacon until crisp. Drain.
In 2 t drippings saute onion until softened. Stir in green chilis. Cook 1 minute. Set aside.
Mash potatoes. Beat in butter. Beat in milk and cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Fold in green chili mixture and bacon.