Dutch Potato Pure With Curly Endive & Bacon Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Peel and chop the potatoes into small cubes. Place them in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes are tender.
• STEP 2.Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add butter and milk to the pot and mash the potatoes until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• STEP 3.In a separate pan, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove from the pan and set aside. In the same pan, sauté the garlic until fragrant. Add the curly endive and cook until wilted.
• STEP 4.Serve the mashed potatoes topped with the sautéed curly endive and crispy bacon. Enjoy as a side dish or as a main course.

Cooking Tips

• To make the mashed potatoes extra creamy, warm the milk before adding it to the potatoes.
• Blanching the curly endive in boiling water for a few seconds helps to remove some of its bitterness.
• For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon and sauté the curly endive with olive oil instead.

Storage and Serving

• Leftover mashed potatoes can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Reheat the mashed potatoes in the microwave or on the stovetop, adding a splash of milk to restore the creamy texture.
• Serve the dish hot as a side dish with roasted meats or as a main course with a side salad.