Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes with Pancetta

Total Time:Prep: 20 min. Cook: 20 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Bryan Kennedy, Kaneohe, Hawaii

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Sep. 13, 2023

Classic American mashed potatoes take a trip to Italy with the flavors of olive oil, garlic, and pancetta. —Bryan Kennedy, Kaneohe, Hawaii

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Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes with Pancetta

Yield:8 servings
Prep:20 min
Cook:20 min

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 3 slices pancetta or bacon, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1/4 cup olive oil, divided
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
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Directions

  1. Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until tender, 15-20 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook pancetta in 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat until crisp. Add garlic; cook for 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat.
  3. Drain potatoes and transfer to a large bowl. Mash potatoes with remaining 1/4 cup oil. Stir in the parsley, pancetta mixture, salt and pepper.
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