Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Salsiccia and Bacon Crunch

Steps

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1. 1
   Boil the floury potatoes in salted water until very soft. Drain and return to the pot, then heat gently on low to evaporate any remaining moisture.
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2. 2
   In a separate pan, sauté onions in plenty of butter, allowing the butter to brown slightly. Add bacon, then crumble the salsiccia meat and cook together until fragrant.
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3. 3
   Season the sausage-bacon mixture with salt and pepper, then stir in coarsely chopped parsley including the stems. Lower the heat and add another knob of butter to melt in.
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4. 4
   Fold the soft potatoes gently with the butter until just combined, avoiding overmixing. Add the cream and warm milk, stirring gently with a wooden spoon or spatula until creamy and fluffy.
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5. 5
   Pour out the sausage-bacon mixture completely and stir in the panko breadcrumbs. Toast on high heat until golden, allowing the breadcrumbs to absorb the butter and adhere to the other ingredients while maintaining a glossy appearance.
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6. 6
   Transfer the creamy mashed potatoes to a plate and generously top with the crispy salsiccia-bacon-panko mixture. Serve immediately.
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