Ingredients:
2 lbs. baking potatoes, peeled and diced
2 tablespoons Gremolata Infused Olive Oil
1/2 tablespoon Fleur de Sel
4 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
1/2 cup cream cheese, cut into small cubes
1/2 cup warm half and half (plus a little extra depending on how creamy you like your mashed potatoes)
salt and pepper to taste
Topping:
1 tablespoon Bacon Infused Olive Oil
1/2 cup bacon, cooked and chopped
2 cups corn flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 400°F. Place potatoes on a baking sheet, drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and season with minced garlic and salt.
Roast for 15-20 minutes, or until tender, remove from the oven and set aside
While the potatoes are baking, combine topping ingredients together in a large bowl (olive oil, bacon, corn flakes, salt, onion powder and paprika), toss to coat. Place on another baking sheet and toast, in the oven, for 2-3 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
Once the potatoes are done, transfer to a large bowl, add cream cheese and half and half, mash using a potato masher until smooth and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Spoon mashed potatoes into a serving bowl or platter and sprinkle with the corn flake-bacon topping before serving. Sprinkle with parsley for garnish.