Mashed Potatoes with Cheddar

Ingredients:

• 900 g unpeeled yellow-skinned potatoes
• 220 gr. spicy cheese Cheddar
• 220 g of bacon
• 1 cup of hot milk
• 60 g - 120 g butter
• 1/4 cup chopped herbs (parsley, green onions)

Preparation:

1. Place the potatoes in a saucepan of cold water, add salt, and bring to a boil. Simmer for 45 minutes. Drain and peel.
2. Render the bacon fat in a skillet over medium heat. Cut the bacon into slices and season with salt. Reserve the rendered fat in 2-4 tablespoons of water. Replace half of the butter with the rendered bacon fat; use all the butter, if desired.
3. In a bowl, mash the potatoes until smooth. Stir in the cheddar and herbs, and season with salt and pepper.
4. In a separate bowl, heat the milk and butter. Add to the mashed potatoes and stir. Divide the mashed potatoes among the servings and sprinkle with bacon.