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Crack Mashed Potatoes
Crack Mashed Potatoes are simply addicting! Made with cheddar, ranch seasoning, and crispy bacon, these are bursting with flavor.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 499 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 pounds potatoes Russet or Yukon Gold
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup Hot Milk
- 1/2 cup hot cream or more
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 packet ranch seasoning
- 1 1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 12 bacon slices cooked and chopped
Garnish:
- Fresh chopped green onions to garnish
- shredded cheddar cheese
- Chopped bacon - 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
(31%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
0g
(0%)
Vitamin A
700IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
26mg
(29%)
Calcium
208mg
(21%)
Iron
7.6mg
(42%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
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.