Creamy Loaded Mashed Potatoes
Elevate your side dish game with these decadent Creamy Loaded Mashed Potatoes—a comforting classic packed with indulgent flavors. Made with fluffy Russet potatoes, rich heavy cream, and velvety sour cream, this recipe delivers the perfect balance of smoothness and tang. Every forkful is loaded with irresistible shredded cheddar cheese, crispy crumbled bacon, and the fresh pop of chopped chives, making it the ultimate crowd-pleaser for holidays, potlucks, or weeknight dinners. With just 15 minutes of prep time, these mashed potatoes are easy to whip up yet elegant enough to steal the spotlight on your dinner table. Serve them warm, topped with extra bacon, chives, and melted cheese for a mouthwatering finish everyone will crave!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 lbs Russet potatoes
- 2 tsp Salt
- 6 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 1.5 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup Cooked and crumbled bacon
- 0.25 cup Chopped fresh chives
- 0.5 tsp Ground black pepper
Instructions
Peel the potatoes and cut them into roughly 2-inch cubes for even cooking.
Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover them with cold water. Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the water.
Bring the water to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer the potatoes for 15-20 minutes or until fork-tender.
Drain the potatoes in a colander and return them to the pot. Allow them to sit for about 1-2 minutes over low heat to dry out excess moisture.
Add butter and heavy cream to the pot with the potatoes. Mash the potatoes using a potato masher or ricer until smooth and creamy.
Fold in the sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and fresh chives. Reserve some bacon and chives for garnishing, if desired.
Season the mashed potatoes with the remaining 1 teaspoon of salt and ground black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Transfer the mashed potatoes to a serving dish and garnish with the reserved bacon, chives, and a sprinkle of additional cheddar cheese, if desired.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4558 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 305.0 g | 391% | |
| Saturated Fat | 174.4 g | 872% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 860 mg | 287% | |
| Sodium | 8400 mg | 365% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 324.7 g | 118% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.9 g | 92% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.1 g | ||
| Protein | 138.3 g | 277% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1817 mg | 140% | |
| Iron | 18.4 mg | 102% | |
| Potassium | 8518 mg | 181% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
