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Smoked Mashed Potato On A Traeger

Charlie
This Traeger mashed potato recipe is a sure winner. Its buttery, cheesy, smoky and topped with crispy bacon!
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 serves
Calories 401 kcal

Equipment

  • Traeger Grill

Ingredients
  

  • 2.2 lbs Yukon Potatoes no russet potatoes or a sweet potato variety
  • 1/2 cups Heavy cream
  • 3 tbsp Butter
  • 1 tbsp Kosher salt & black pepper
  • 2 slices bacon diced
  • 1/2 cup Cheddar
  • 1/3 cup Sour cream
  • 3 whole Scallions/green onions

Instructions
 

Step 1 – Fry the Bacon Off

  • Slice your green onions.
  • Set aside.
  • Dice up bacon.
  • Fry up the bacon in your cast iron skillet (or whatever pan you will use to smoke the potatoes).
  • Set aside bacon.
  • We’ll use this same pan later to spread the mashed potatoes on.

Step 2- Cook the Potatoes

  • Dice up potatoes and place into a pot filled with cold salted water (2 tbsp salt).
  • Bring to boil for 15-20 minutes until fork tender.
  • Strain, and place back into the pot.

Step 3 – Mash the Potatoes

  • Mash the potatoes.
  • Use a potato ricer for a smoother consistency if you have one. Otherwise, use a regular potato masher.

Step 4 – Add Seasonings

  • Add heavy cream, butter, and 1/2 tsp salt to the pot and continue mashing until no lumps, and smooth consistency.
  • Stir in some green onions into the mash, about 1/4 cup.

Step 5 – Prepare the Mash

  • Spread out the mashed potatoes onto your cast iron pan.
  • Top with cheese.

Step 6 – Smoke the Potatoes

  • Smoke at 275°F -300°F for 1 hour until cheese is golden brown.
  • Serve with sour cream, bacon bits, green onions, and more cheese.
Keyword smoked mashed potato