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- From the kitchen of Cookin Canuck. www.cookincanuck.com
- Ingredients
- 3 strips bacon
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 2 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp minced fresh sage
- 2 lb. Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
- 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt, divided
- 2/3 cup non-fat or low-fat (1%) milk
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1382g | |
| Calories 1468 | |
| Calories from Fat 506 | 34% |
| Total Fat 56.56g | 71% |
| Saturated Fat 21.42g | 86% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 90mg | 30% |
| Sodium 4278mg | 178% |
| Potassium 4964mg | 142% |
| Total Carbs 212.81g | 57% |
| Dietary Fiber 19.8g | 66% |
| Sugars 15.32g | 10% |
| Protein 35.36g | 57% |
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