It doesn’t get more decadent than buttery potatoes, bacon, and cheese.

Jake Sternquist

This recipe formashed potatoeswill be the Thanksgiving standout this year.

Here’s how to make the million dollar mashed potatoes that our recipe testers called “insanely good.”

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Remove bacon with a slotted spoon to a plate lined with paper towel to drain; reserve for topping.

Cook Shallots and Garlic

Drain all but 1 tablespoon grease from the skillet.

Return skillet to medium-high heat.

cubed potatoes in colander

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Cook and stir shallots and garlic in reserved drippings until translucent, 2 to 3 minutes.

Whip Potatoes

Add the potatoes; beat with an electric hand mixer until just smooth.

Do not over beat.

Bacon in skillet

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Season with salt and black pepper.

Finish

Transfer potatoes to a serving dish.

Serve topped with reserved bacon and chives.

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2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Stirring ingredients for million dollar mashed potatoes

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mixing mashed potatoes

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Mashed potatoes with bacon and chives

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