Savory Mashed Potatoes

Makes: 6 servings

Start to Finish: 30 mins

Ingredients

3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch cubes
1/4 pound pancetta or bacon, finely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup minced shallots
1 cup fresh bread crumbs
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
6 tablespoons butter or margarine, at room temperature
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup very hot milk

Directions

1. Bring potatoes and enough water to cover to a boil in a stockpot; cook 15 minutes, until tender.

2. Cook pancetta in skillet until crisp; transfer with slotted spoon to paper towel. Add oil and shallots; cook 2 minutes. Add crumbs; cook until golden. Stir in parsley and pancetta.

3. Drain potatoes and return to pot. Mash with butter and salt. Beat in hot milk with a wooden spoon. Transfer to serving bowl and top with crumb mixture. Makes 6 servings.