Buttermilk & Bacon Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients  
5  pounds unpeeled red bliss potatoes,                                 
or other thin-skinned potatoes, quartered 
Coarse salt    
1/2  cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened    
1 1/2 to 2  cups buttermilk    
6  cloves Roasted Garlic    
8  slices cooked bacon, crumbled    
1/3  cup chopped fresh parsley leaves    
1  bunch green onions, thinly sliced 
Freshly ground pepper
 
Directions
1. Place potatoes in a large saucepan, cover with cold water (about 8 cups), and add 2 tablespoons of salt. Bring to a boil, and cook until very tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain well, and return to saucepan over low heat. 

2. Add butter, buttermilk, roasted garlic, and bacon. Mash until smooth. Stir in parsley and green onions, and season with salt and pepper.  Serves 8 .

Source:  MarthaStewart.com
Note: This recipe has been adapted from "Bobby Flay Cooks American" by Bobby Flay.