Loaded Mashed Potatoes
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Loaded Mashed Potatoes recipe—decadent, creamy mashed potatoes elevated with the bold flavors of cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and tangy sour cream. Perfectly seasoned with green onions and black pepper, these rich and savory potatoes are an irresistible side dish that pairs effortlessly with holiday feasts or casual weeknight dinners. Made with fluffy Russet potatoes and a buttery milk mixture, this dish delivers a velvety texture and layers of flavor in every bite. Ready in under an hour and serving up to eight, these Loaded Mashed Potatoes are a crowd-pleaser that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pounds Russet potatoes
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 2 cups Cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Bacon
- 4 tablespoons Green onions
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Peel the potatoes and cut them into evenly sized chunks. Rinse the potatoes under cold water to remove excess starch.
Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover them with water. Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the water.
Bring the pot to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
While the potatoes are cooking, cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 8-10 minutes. Once cooked, transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess fat. Crumble into small pieces.
Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Add the milk and heat until warm but not boiling.
Pour the warm milk and butter mixture over the drained potatoes.
Mash the potatoes with a potato masher until smooth and creamy.
Fold in the sour cream, 1.5 cups of cheddar cheese, half of the crumbled bacon, and 3 tablespoons of green onions. Season with another teaspoon of salt and the black pepper. Mix until everything is well combined.
Transfer the mashed potatoes to a serving dish.
Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese on top of the mashed potatoes.
Sprinkle the remaining crumbled bacon and the remaining green onions over the top.
Serve hot, and enjoy your delicious loaded mashed potatoes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
642 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.8 g | 48% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.6 g | 108% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 107 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 1047 mg | 46% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.9 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.8 g | ||
| Protein | 23.8 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 310 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 1380 mg | 29% | |
*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.
