Kicked Up Bacon Cheese Mashed Potatoes
Elevate your comfort food game with Kicked Up Bacon Cheese Mashed Potatoes—a rich and creamy side dish that’s brimming with bold flavors and irresistible textures! Made with fluffy Russet potatoes mashed to perfection and infused with tangy sour cream, savory garlic, and a hint of spice from cayenne pepper, this recipe takes mashed potatoes to the next level. Loaded with crispy bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, and fresh green onions, each bite delivers a satisfying combination of smoky, cheesy, and buttery goodness. Perfect for holiday feasts, weeknight dinners, or indulgent gatherings, these mashed potatoes are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy, one-pot recipe is the ultimate comfort food packed with flavor in every scoop!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Russet potatoes
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 0.5 cups Whole milk
- 0.5 cups Sour cream
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 6 slices Cooked bacon, crumbled
- 0.25 cup Green onions, sliced
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons Cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
Peel and chop the Russet potatoes into uniform chunks to ensure even cooking.
Place the potato chunks 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 medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook the potatoes for 15-20 minutes, or until they are fork-tender.
While the potatoes are cooking, cook the bacon slices in a skillet until crispy. Set them aside on paper towels to cool and crumble into small pieces.
Drain the cooked potatoes and return them to the pot. Add the butter and milk to the pot, and use a potato masher to mash the potatoes until smooth and creamy.
Mix in the sour cream, garlic powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper (if using), and 1 teaspoon of remaining salt. Stir until well combined.
Fold in half of the shredded cheddar cheese, half of the crumbled bacon, and half of the sliced green onions.
Transfer the mashed potatoes to a serving dish. Sprinkle the top with the remaining cheese, bacon, and green onions for garnish.
Serve immediately while hot and enjoy your Kicked Up Bacon Cheese Mashed Potatoes!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
390 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.1 g | 28% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.0 g | 65% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 61 mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 982 mg | 43% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.3 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.0 g | ||
| Protein | 13.2 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 210 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 896 mg | 19% | |
*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.
