Ingredients
6bacon slices,chopped
1small onion,diced
2tbspflour
2clovesgarlic,minced
3cupschicken broth,low sodium
½tspsalt
¼tsppepper
3cupspotatoes,mashed
1¼cupssharp cheddar cheese,shredded and divided
½cupbuttermilk
⅓cupsour cream,plus extra for garnish
2green onions,finely chopped
Preparation
Fry bacon in a large pot until crisp. Remove bacon and set aside leaving the drippings in the pot.
Reduce heat to medium-low and add diced onion to drippings. Cook until tender, about 5 to 7 minutes.
Add garlic and flour and cook for 1 minute while stirring. Whisk in chicken broth, bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and simmer for 5 minutes.
Stir in mashed potatoes. Simmer an additional 5 minutes. Add the buttermilk and stir to combine allowing mixture to just come to a boil.
Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup of cheese, half of the bacon, and ⅓ cup sour cream.
Garnish with a dollop of sour cream, the remaining bacon and cheese, green onion, and serve hot.
