Parmesan Bacon Pumpkin Mashed Potatoes

Parmesan Bacon Pumpkin Mashed Potatoes 

Parmesan Bacon Pumpkin Mashed Potatoes – supper yummy baked pumpkin mashed potatoes loaded with parmesan cheese and bacon. Rich, sweet, cheesy and so easy.

Ingredients:

2 1/2 pounds potatoes, peeled

2 tablespoons butter

1/4 cup heavy cream

15 ounce can pumpkin

2 tablespoons maple syrup, or to taste

Salt, to taste

Freshly ground black pepper

1/3 cup Parmesan Cheese

1 slice bacon, cut into small pieces

Method:

1.Put the potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to boil, turn to heat to medium-low and cook potatoes for 20 minutes or until they are completely cooked. Drain the water.

2.Preheat the oven to 350F. Mash the potatoes and stir in the remaining ingredients to the mashed potatoes until smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.

3.Transfer the mashed potatoes to a baking dish and top it with the Parmesan cheese. Bake the mashed potatoes until the surface turn golden brown, for about 15 minutes. Pan-fry the bacon bits until crispy.

4.   Remove from the oven and top the top with the bacon bits.  Serve warm.