Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Eggplant

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Place eggplant halves, cut-sides up, onto a baking sheet; brush with 1 tablespoon olive oil.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until soft, 30 to 35 minutes. Peel eggplant when cool enough to handle; set aside.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Meanwhile, place potatoes and garlic in a large pot and cover with lightly salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain; reserve 1 tablespoon drippings in the skillet. Crumble bacon when cool; set aside.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Add onion to drippings; cook and stir until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Set aside.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Place eggplant, potatoes, garlic, and remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large bowl; mash with a potato masher until smooth and thoroughly combined. Season with salt and black pepper. Top with onion and bacon; serve.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (6 servings total)