Ultimate Loaded Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Name: Ultimate Loaded Mashed Potatoes Recipe
Total time: 40 mins
Ingredients: 4 slices bacon, or more to taste; 3 pounds potatoes, or more to taste, peeled and cut into chunks; 0.5 cup butter, cut into pieces; 1 (16 ounce) container sour cream; 8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese; 0.5 chopped fresh chives; salt and ground black pepper to taste

Craving a side dish that's both comforting and decadent? These loaded mashed potatoes are the perfect solution, blending the richness of a loaded baked potato with the creamy texture of classic mashed potatoes.

Total time40 mins
Prep time15 mins
Cook time25 mins
Yield8

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Ingredients

4 slices bacon, or more to taste
3 pounds potatoes, or more to taste, peeled and cut into chunks
0.5 cup butter, cut into pieces
1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
0.5 chopped fresh chives
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

Collect all necessary ingredients.
Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until perfectly crispy and brown (approximately 10 minutes). Ensure even cooking by turning occasionally. Transfer cooked bacon to paper towels to drain excess grease.
Place potatoes in a large pot, cover with lightly salted water, and bring to a rolling boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until potatoes are fork-tender (about 20 minutes). Drain thoroughly and return potatoes to the pot.
Mash butter into the potatoes using a potato masher or an electric hand mixer until smooth and well combined. Incorporate sour cream and continue to mash or beat until fully blended. Crumble the cooked bacon into the potato mixture, then stir in Cheddar cheese and fresh chives. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 514 kcal
Fat Content: 34 g
Fiber Content: 4 g
Sugar Content: 4 g
Sodium Content: 408 mg
Protein Content: 14 g
Cholesterol Content: 98 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 40 g
Saturated Fat Content: 19 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g