These loaded mashed potatoes are like a loaded baked potato mixed with mashed potatoes. They are packed full of flavor, and so delicious! The perfect side dish for practically any occasion.
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Total Time40 minutesmins
Servings: 8
Calories: 509kcal
Ingredients
3poundsred potatoes(chopped, skin on)
1cupsour cream
1/2cupsalted butter
1/2cupheavy cream
2TBSgarlic paste
1tspsalt(to taste)
1tspblack pepper(to taste)
1/2poundbacon(about 6 pieces, cooked and chopped)
1cupshredded cheddar cheese
2tspminced chives
Instructions
Add the washed potato pieces to a large pot and cover with water, to 1 inch above the potatoes. Bring the water to boil, then cook for another 15 to 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork tender.
Drain the water, and add the potatoes back to the pot, and smash the potatoes over low heat with a potato masher until they are mostly smooth.
Stir in the sour cream, butter, heavy cream, garlic paste, and salt and pepper.
Fold in the bacon pieces, cheddar cheese, and chives, and mix until combined.
Top with additional salt, pepper, and chives if desired.
Notes
**You can also serve these potatoes casserole style by scooping them into a 9x13 baking pan, spreading them out and topping with additional cheese. Cook at 350 F until the cheese is melted.