Low Sodium Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Bacon

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Low Sodium Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Bacon recipe, where rich, velvety potatoes meet the smoky crunch of no-salt-added bacon. Perfect for those watching their sodium intake, this dish boasts a balance of flavor and health, using unsalted butter, low sodium chicken broth, and a dash of garlic powder for seasoning. The mashed potatoes achieve their creamy perfection with the addition of half-and-half, while crispy crumbled bacon and an optional sprinkle of fresh chives take this side dish to the next level. Ready in just 50 minutes, this recipe makes an irresistible addition to any family dinner or holiday table. Enjoy all the decadence of classic mashed potatoes, reimagined for a low sodium lifestyle!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Russet potatoes
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Low sodium chicken broth
• 0.5 cup Half-and-half
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 4 slices No-salt-added bacon
• 2 tablespoons Chives (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Peel the Russet potatoes and cut them into roughly equal-sized chunks to ensure even cooking.

Step 2

Place the potato chunks into a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat.

Step 3

Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and let the potatoes simmer for about 20 minutes or until fork-tender.

Step 4

While the potatoes are cooking, cook the no-salt-added bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 6-8 minutes. Once cooked, place the bacon on a paper towel to drain and cool, then crumble it into small pieces.

Step 5

Drain the cooked potatoes and return them to the pot. Place the pot over low heat and gently stir the potatoes for a couple of minutes to evaporate any excess moisture.

Step 6

Add the unsalted butter to the pot with the potatoes. Mash the potatoes with a potato masher until smooth and creamy.

Step 7

Gradually stir in the low sodium chicken broth and half-and-half until the desired creaminess and consistency are reached.

Step 8

Season the mashed potatoes with garlic powder and black pepper, and fold in the crumbled bacon.

Step 9

Transfer the mashed potatoes to a serving dish and garnish with chopped chives, if using.

Step 10

Serve the low sodium creamy mashed potatoes with bacon warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1442.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1955.9

Total Fat 101.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 50.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g
Cholesterol 244.8mg	0%
Sodium 803.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 208.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.4g	0%
Total Sugars 16.3g
Protein 66.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 306.7mg	0%
Iron 12.9mg	0%
Potassium 6100.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.4%

Protein: 13.2%

Carbs: 41.5%