Best Loaded Mash Potatoes
Loaded Mashed Potatoes have all the heavenly flavors of a fully loaded baked potato in mashed form. It is so quick and easy to make this creamy, cheesy, savory side for a holiday meal.
Servings: 8
Calories: 509kcal
Ingredients
- 3 pounds red potatoes chopped - skin on
- ½ cup salted butter
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp garlic paste
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ pound bacon cooked and chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp salt plus more to taste
- 1 tsp ground black pepper plus more to taste
- 2 tsp minced chives plus more for topping
Instructions
- Add washed potatoes to a large pot and cover with water 1-inch above the potatoes. Cook over medium heat for 15-20 minutes, or until fork tender.
- Drain the potatoes and add back to the pot. Smash over low heat with a potato masher until potatoes are mostly smooth with some lumps.
- Add the butter, garlic paste, heavy cream, sour cream, cheese, bacon, salt, pepper, and chives to potatoes and mix until combined. Top with additional salt, pepper, and chives if desired.
Notes
Storage:
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Tips:
- ½ pound of bacon is about 6 slices.
- I used regular bacon, but a thick cut could also be used.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- These can be made in advance but you’ll want to add some additional cream or some milk to them to help loosen them up when reheating.
- You can also serve these casserole style by place in a casserole dish and topping with cheddar cheese and heat at 350 degrees F until heated through and cheese is melted. If reheating from cold, make sure the dish warms up at room temperature before placing it in the hot oven.
- These mashed potatoes taste just like a loaded baked potato - tons of flavor - smooth with some lumps.
- The potatoes can be peeled if desired.
- Other potatoes such as russets may also be used but I would highly recommend peeling them first if you do.
- DO NOT mix these with an immersion blender, only by hand, or they will get gummy.
Nutrition
Calories: 509kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 727mg | Potassium: 918mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 929IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 173mg | Iron: 2mg