Mashed Potatoes With Bacon And Blue Cheese

• 3 lbs russet potatoes, cut into 2-inch chunks (about 6, peeled if desired)
• 2 -3 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, to taste
• 3 ounces bacon, about 6 slices
• 3/4 cup whole milk
• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut up
• 4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled

1. Place the potatoes in a large pot and add 2 teaspoons salt and enough cold water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until the potatoes are very tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain and return the potatoes to the pot.
2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp, 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Let cool, then crumble or chop.
3. Combine milk, butter, 1/2 teaspoon salt. Warm in the microwave for 45 seconds. Pour over potatoes, add 1/4 teaspoon pepper to the potatoes and mash to the desired consistency.
4. Fold in the bacon and top with the blue cheese.

russet potatoes, kosher salt, black pepper, bacon, whole milk, unsalted butter, blue cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/mashed-potatoes-with-bacon-and-blue-cheese-467237 (may not work)