Loaded Mashed Potatoes
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4.1
Loaded Mashed Potatoes
Description
This recipe starts by boiling peeled and quartered large baking potatoes until tender, then partially mashing them. Softened cream cheese, sour cream, milk, softened butter, garlic salt, and nutmeg are beaten together with the potatoes to create a creamy, flavorful mash without overwhipping to maintain some body. Additional salt and pepper can be adjusted later depending on topping saltiness.
The mashed potatoes are transferred to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish sprayed with oil and topped generously with shredded sharp cheddar cheese and cooked, crumbled bacon. The covered dish bakes in a 350-degree oven for 30 minutes, then uncovered for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese melts and bubbles. This baking step helps meld the flavors and create a lightly browned cheese topping.
Designed to serve about 12 people, this side dish offers a hearty, creamy texture with bursts of smoky bacon and sharp cheese, suitable for large gatherings or family meals. Optional green onion garnish adds a fresh note and color contrast at serving.
Ingredients
- 5 1/2 /2 cups potato around 6-7 large baking potatoes, mashed
- 1 (8 ounce) cream cheese softened, package
- 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
- 1/2 /2 cup milk
- 1/4 /4 cup butter softened
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/4 /4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 8 lices Bacon crispy cooked and crumbled
- (optional) green onion sliced for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven 350 degrees and spray a 9x13 baking dish.
- Peel, quarter, and boil potatoes for 15-20 minutes or until soft. Drain potatoes and slightly mash. Add cream cheese, sour cream, milk, butter, garlic salt, and nutmeg. Beat at a medium-high speed until nice and creamy. Do not overwhip. Add salt and pepper to taste keeping in mind that the cheese and bacon will add a little salt later.
- Spoon into prepared baking dish. Top with cheddar cheese and bacon. Cover and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until cheese melts.
- Serves 12 people.
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