Make Ahead Loaded Mashed Potatoes
Rich, creamy, and packed with indulgent flavors, these Make Ahead Loaded Mashed Potatoes are the ultimate crowd-pleasing side dish for holidays, potlucks, or family dinners. Featuring fluffy russet potatoes blended with butter, whole milk, and tangy sour cream, this recipe takes comfort food to the next level with the addition of sharp cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and fresh green onions. Perfect for busy hosts, this dish can be fully assembled up to two days in advance and baked to golden, bubbly perfection just before serving. Whether you're entertaining a large gathering or simply planning ahead, these loaded mashed potatoes deliver convenience without compromising on flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 lbs Russet potatoes
- 1 cup Butter
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Cooked bacon, crumbled
- 0.25 cup Green onions, chopped
- 1 tbsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
Peel and chop the potatoes into even-sized chunks. Place them in a large pot of cold, salted water.
Bring the pot to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Mash them using a potato masher or ricer until smooth.
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and pour in the milk. Once warm, add the mixture to the mashed potatoes and stir until fully combined and creamy.
Stir in the sour cream, 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to distribute the flavors evenly.
Fold in the crumbled bacon and half of the chopped green onions, reserving the rest for garnish.
Transfer the mashed potato mixture to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Smooth the top with a spatula.
Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil. If making ahead, refrigerate for up to 2 days.
When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the potatoes covered for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the top is bubbly and golden.
Garnish with the reserved green onions before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6350 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 421.5 g | 540% | |
| Saturated Fat | 222.5 g | 1112% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1215 mg | 405% | |
| Sodium | 15672 mg | 681% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 440.3 g | 160% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.8 g | 117% | |
| Total Sugars | 50.3 g | ||
| Protein | 224.8 g | 450% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.8 mcg | 24% | |
| Calcium | 2593 mg | 199% | |
| Iron | 27.0 mg | 150% | |
| Potassium | 12398 mg | 264% | |
*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.
