5 from 27 votes
Crack Mashed Potatoes
Crack Mashed Potatoes are creamy mashed potatoes blended with cheddar cheese, crisp bacon, and ranch seasoning for a rich, savory flavor. The mash is smooth and fluffy, made with a mix of hot milk, cream, butter, and sour cream. Garlic and onion powders add subtle depth, while fresh green onions, extra cheese, and bacon on top enhance texture and taste. This hearty side works well for comfort meals or holiday dinners.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
499 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 pounds potato Russet or Yukon Gold
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk hot
- 1/2 cup cream or more, hot
- 1/2 cup butter softened to room temperature, unsalted
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 packet ranch seasoning
- 1 1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 12 Bacon cooked and chopped, slices
Garnish:
- green onions fresh chopped; for garnish
- cheddar cheese shredded
- Bacon chopped; about 3-5 slices
Instructions
- Peel and cut potatoes into quarters lengthwise. Remove any spots, lumps, or knots. Wash until the water runs clear.
- Place potatoes in a large pot (6-quart) and cover with cold water by an inch. Add some salt. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until fork-tender, for about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain and add the hot milk, hot cream, butter, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, Ranch powder, and sour cream to the cooked potatoes.
- Mash the potatoes with a potato masher until smooth, adding a little extra milk or cream if needed. Use electric beaters to beat further until smooth and fluffy. Be careful NOT to overbeat.
- Add in the cheddar cheese and chopped bacon. Stir to combine.
- Serve hot, garnished with green onions, chopped bacon, shredded cheese, and butter.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
499kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
33g
(51%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Cholesterol
83mg
(28%)
Sodium
1048mg
(44%)
Potassium
1082mg
(23%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
0g
(0%)
Vitamin A
700IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
26mg
(29%)
Calcium
208mg
(21%)
Iron
7.6mg
(42%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 499
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 499kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Cholesterol | 83mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 1048mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 1082mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 700IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 26mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 208mg | 21% |
| Iron | 7.6mg | 42% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.