Smoked Mashed Potatoes on a Pit Boss
What could be better than mashed potatoes topped with bacon and cheese and cooked in the smoker! Nothing!! This is a family favorite that will also impress any guests you have over,
Equipment
- 1 Pellet smoker
Ingredients
- 2.2 lbs Yukon Gold Potatoes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp Kosher salt
- 2 strips Diced bacon
- 1/2 cup Cheese
- 1/3 cup Sour cream
- 3 stems 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 are going to use for smoking 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 just 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 of the 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 275F-300F for 1 hour until cheese is golden brown.
- Serve with sour cream, bacon bits, green onions, and more cheese