Jalapeño Popper Smashed Potatoes

I have one thing to say about these mashed potatoes.... absolutely delicious! I just might have to say these are my favorite mashed potatoes. Creamy, spicy, cheesy, how can I not love these!?

Jalapeño Popper Smashed Potatoes

Ingredients:

• 3 pounds red potatoes
• 1/2 pound turkey bacon
• 4 jalapeños, seeded and diced
• 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 8 ounces reduced fat cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• black pepper, to taste

Directions:

1. Cut potatoes into quarters or halves depending on their size.
2. Add the potatoes to a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil and continue to boil until the potatoes are fork tender.
3. Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.
4. While the potatoes are cooking, in a large skillet, over medium high heat, cook the bacon until crisp.
5. Remove the bacon from the skillet, reserving any drippings. If there is not a lot of bacon drippings add a bit of olive oil. Add in the jalapeños and cook until softened.
6. When potatoes are done, add in butter and cream cheese and mash the potatoes with a potato masher.
7. Stir in the cheddar cheese, bacon and jalapeños until the cheese is melted.
8. Season with black pepper to taste.

Enjoy!!!

Notes:
The potatoes were the perfect consistency for me and my family. However if they are too thick for you add in milk until you reach your desired consistency.

Serves: 8
Calories: 424
Total Fat: 21g
   Saturated: 11.2g
   Polyunsaturated: 0g
   Monounsaturated: 0g
   Trans: 0.1g
Cholesterol: 69.4mg
Sodium: 467.6mg
Potassium: 1,093.3mg
Total Carbs: 48.3g
   Dietary Fiber: 3.6g
   Sugars: 3.9g
Protein: 13.6g
Vitamin A: 15.5%
Vitamin C: 89.5%
Calcium: 17.5%
Iron: 10.8%
*The nutritional information will vary slightly depending on the brands you use.
*Adapted from Cassie Craves.