Ken loves using his smoker as you all know and he is up to it again with these amazing Smoked Mashed Potatoes. A perfect side for any BBQ.
We loved how creamy and full of flavor these potatoes were. Using a smoker just ups the flavor of so many foods. It is an easy summertime fix to not having the oven on and heating up the house.
We seldom have potatoes in this house and these are a real treat! Nothing better than having a big feast on a Sunday with all the fixin’s.
You can sit back and relax while these slowly smoke away in the smoker. Flip a steak on the BBQ, grill some veggies and you have a magnificent meal with little work. ENJOY!!
Smoked Mashed Potatoes
A fabulous side dish that goes with so many wonderful BBQ’d meats!!
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 lb. hot cooked potatoes
- 1/2 cup 3% milk
- 3 Tbsp. butter
- 3 green onions chopped
- 1/2 lb. bacon cooked, not too crisp
- Butter infused olive oil or olive oil
Instructions
- Mash the potatoes with the butter and milk until creamy.
- Mix in the onions and bacon. Place in a cast iron pan or foil container. Drizzle with olive oil and cover loosely with foil.
- Smoke at 225-250F for 1-1 1/2 hours, use apple or other fruitwood.
- Before serving broil for 2-4 min. to brown. Serve hot.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Calories: 498kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 19gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 59mgSodium: 753mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2g
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
Comments & Reviews
Anonymous says
Ok. Sorry for the bad title pun. A well rated recipe i decided to try on a whim. Quick prep, tossed it in the smoker for an hour and a half with cherry wood at 225. Turned out perfect, didn’t even need to broil at the end, and everyone loved them! I’m saving the recipe for next time
Harris says
Been smoking for many years but never tried smoked mashed potatoes. I did it for this Thanksgiving and it was absolutely awesome. The only thing I did different was that I added an extra teaspoon of butter, some cracked black pepper, salt and some garlic powder to the mashed mix before putting it on the smoker. That however, is simply preference more than anything. I decided to do it on my pellet smoker, so I did not put any foil on top. It was the best that the family has ever had as there was a nice hint of smoke, but not overpowering by any means, especially with some gravy on top.
Tara Noland says
So glad you enjoyed them. Doctor them up anyway you like!! Happy Holidays!!
Kyle says
Have you tried smoking the raw, peeled potatoes at 215-225 until fully cooked (equivelant of a 20-30min boil) and then adding the milk and butter and mashiny them? I wad just curious if cooking them in the smoker was “too much”
Tara Noland says
I discussed this with my husband but we both thought it would be too smoky in the end. You have to watch that with the smoke, you don’t want it overbearing and ruin the dish. Hope this helps!!
Frankie Stollenwerk says
How else would you do it? I thought you smoked the raw potatoes and then mashed them when they were done??
Tara Noland says
That is not how we did them. Not sure how that would work from raw.
Greg says
smoked potatoes mmm! comfort food! when I fire up the pit ( have 5 of em ) my philosophy is if you’ve got it going, you might as well fill it. Nobody ever said “oh no! smoked leftovers again! ). Smoked potato hashbrowns for breakfast .If you have a smoker you owe it to yourself to try these!
Tara Noland says
Sounds good to me, hubby was just talking about opening up the smoker again. Mind you he has done it all winter long too.
Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says
Such a unique recipe! Yum! I just bought my hubby that book about smoking you recommended a while back. Can’t wait to make some recipes from it.
Noshing with the Nolands says
Enjoy, enjoy Brianne!!
Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says
Oooooh yes these smoked mashed potatoes sound incredible!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks so much Kayle!!
Free Spirit Eater says
You have brought mashed potatoes to a whole new level my friend! Smoked mashed potatoes will be on my mind all day now =]
Noshing with the Nolands says
Lol, I am glad you liked them!!
Jill says
What a great idea would never have thought of making smoked mash potato but sounds great!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks for coming over Jill, I hope you try them sometime!!
Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says
Oooooh yes these smoked mashed potatoes sound incredible!
DB-The Foodie Stuntman says
Very creative! I need a smoker now.
Noshing with the Nolands says
We sure love our smoker, thanks for coming by!!
Judy says
what about doing in oven?
Noshing with the Nolands says
You sure could do them in the oven, you would just need to heat them through again. I would say 20-30 min. at 350F. They won’t have the smokey flavor though.
Free Spirit Eater says
You have brought mashed potatoes to a whole new level my friend! Smoked mashed potatoes will be on my mind all day now =]