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    Loaded Mashed Potatoes

    Published: Jun 5, 2019 by Melissa Stadler · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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    Loaded Mashed Potatoes. Creamy buttery mashed potatoes with sour cream, cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and green onions. The perfect flavorful side dish that everyone loves! #mashedpotatoes #loadedmashedpotatoes #potatoes #sidedish

    Loaded Mashed Potatoes

    Creamy buttery mashed potatoes with sour cream, cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and green onions. The perfect flavorful side dish that everyone loves!

    Growing up, I ate mashed potatoes every single Sunday. We went crazy for potatoes in our family and my brother, Ryan, was known to fill an entire large dinner plate with only mashed potatoes and gravy. He loved them that much! Over the years, I have figured out how to make the perfect mashed potatoes that are rich and creamy. I will share all of my tips and tricks for making the best loaded mashed potatoes with you!

    Loaded Mashed Potatoes. Creamy buttery mashed potatoes with sour cream, cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and green onions. The perfect flavorful side dish that everyone loves! #mashedpotatoes #loadedmashedpotatoes #potatoes #sidedish

    I recently received a 50 lb. box of Yukon Gold potatoes from my favorite potato farmer, Pinto Creek. I was so excited to go to town in the kitchen and started brainstorming ideas! I made a crazy long list of recipes I could whip up with potatoes as the star ingredient. One of my all-time favorite side dishes to make is these loaded mashed potatoes. They pair perfectly with steak and chicken on the grill.

    I love to serve these Ultimate Loaded Mashed Potatoes with my Best Chicken Marinade recipe. This is my #1 recipe on my site right now for good reason!

    Loaded Mashed Potatoes. Creamy buttery mashed potatoes with sour cream, cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and green onions. The perfect flavorful side dish that everyone loves! #mashedpotatoes #loadedmashedpotatoes #potatoes #sidedish

    What are loaded Mashed Potatoes?

    Homemade buttery and rich mashed potatoes with sour cream and topped with crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, and green onions. Think of everything you would put on a loaded baked potato but on top of mashed potatoes instead.

    What types of potatoes to use?

    I am such a fan of Yukon gold potatoes. They have a creamy texture and buttery flavor and are perfect for mashed potatoes.

    How to cook the potatoes for Loaded Mashed Potatoes?

    Peel the potatoes and cut into small bite-size pieces. If you cut the potatoes smaller, they will cook faster. Place in a pot of water and bring to a boil. Let cook until potatoes can easily be pierced with a fork.

    Loaded Mashed Potatoes. Creamy buttery mashed potatoes with sour cream, cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and green onions. The perfect flavorful side dish that everyone loves! #mashedpotatoes #loadedmashedpotatoes #potatoes #sidedish

    How to make Loaded Mashed Potatoes:

    1.  Peel and cut potatoes into small bite-size pieces. Fill a large pot with water and place on high heat. Add potatoes and cook until the potatoes are fork tender. Once the potatoes are fully cooked through, drain in colander and shake off any remaining water.
    2. Return to pot or place in a mixing bowl. Heat butter in microwave until melted. By heating up the butter, it helps to keep the potatoes from turning gummy. We want creamy potatoes!  Pour butter over the potatoes. Stir in sour cream and salt. Mix with beaters until potatoes are creamy (I use my Kitchenaid paddle attachment).  Taste to ensure there is enough salt. Add more salt if needed.
    3. Cook bacon until crispy. Cut into small pieces and set aside.
    4. Top hot mashed potatoes with cheddar cheese. If the cheese isn't melting, place in the microwave or in the oven to melt it. Top with crispy bacon and green onions.

    Loaded Mashed Potatoes. Creamy buttery mashed potatoes with sour cream, cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and green onions. The perfect flavorful side dish that everyone loves! #mashedpotatoes #loadedmashedpotatoes #potatoes #sidedish

    Loaded Mashed Potatoes. Creamy buttery mashed potatoes with sour cream, cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and green onions. The perfect flavorful side dish that everyone loves! #mashedpotatoes #loadedmashedpotatoes #potatoes #sidedish

    Loaded Mashed Potatoes

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    Loaded Mashed Potatoes. Creamy buttery mashed potatoes with sour cream, cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and green onions. The perfect flavorful side dish that everyone loves! 
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course Side Dish, Vegetable Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 ½ lbs. Yukon Gold Potatoes (peeled and cut into bite-size pieces)
    • ½ cup Salted Butter (melted)
    • ¾ cup Sour Cream
    • ¼ cup Milk (optional)
    • 1 teaspoon Salt (and more to taste)
    • ½ lb. Bacon (cooked until crispy)
    • 2 cups Cheddar Cheese
    • 2-3 Tablespoons Green Onions (sliced)

    Instructions
     

    • Peel and cut potatoes into small bite-size pieces. Fill a large pot with water and place on high heat. Add potatoes and cook until the potatoes are fork tender. Once the potatoes are fully cooked through, drain in colander and shake off any remaining water.
    • While potatoes are cooking, cook bacon until crispy. Cut into small pieces and set aside.
    • Return to pot or place in a mixing bowl. Heat butter in microwave until melted. Pour butter over the potatoes. Stir in sour cream and salt. Mix with beaters until potatoes are creamy (I use my Kitchenaid paddle attachment). Add milk if you want creamier potatoes.  Taste to ensure there is enough salt. Add more salt if needed.
    • Top hot mashed potatoes with cheddar cheese. If the cheese isn't melting, place in the microwave or in the oven to melt it. Then, top with crispy bacon and green onions. Serve warm.
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    1. Tatum

      May 24, 2022 at 4:10 pm

      5 stars
      The BEST side dish!!!

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    2. Shirley

      June 06, 2019 at 6:56 pm

      5 stars
      Good Heaven’s, I did NOT need to see this recipe in my emails when I hadn’t had a chance to eat all day....YUM !!! I have never even thought of doing this as a side dish ! I don’t know why...duh..

      I make almost the same recipe to make twice baked potatoes except I use cream cheese instead of sour cream and milk (because sour cream and milk don’t freeze well). I do 5-10 lbs of potatoes at a time....then freeze them. They’re great to have on hand when you have those busy night...or “pop-ins”. If you still have some of that big bag of potatoes...give twice baked a try.

      I enjoy all your recipe posts..btw..

      Best Regards,
      Shirley

      Reply

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