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Loaded Mashed Potatoes
Loaded Mashed Potatoes are a unique twist on the classic dish! Creamy mashed potatoes packed with cheddar cheese and bacon. Baked and topped with more cheddar cheese, bacon, and green onions.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8 Side Servings
Calories: 628 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 pounds Russet potatoes (approximately 5 large, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces)
- ¼ cup milk (warm)
- 4 tablespoon butter (melted)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 2 ½ cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1 lb Bacon (chopped)
- ¼ cup chives (diced, or green onion)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Place the potatoes in a large pot and add enough water to cover them by 2 inches. Add 1 teaspoon salt and bring the water to a simmer over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer for about 10-15 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork tender.
- While the potatoes are boiling, cook the chopped bacon in a large pan until crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towel to drain excess fat and set aside.
- Drain the potatoes in a strainer and set the strainer over the hot pot to evaporate the excess water.
- Put the potatoes in the pot, reduce the heat to low, then add the melted butter, sour cream, and milk. Mash the potatoes until creamy with potato masher or handheld mixer.
- Stir in 1 cup of cheddar cheese, half of the cooked bacon, and half of the diced chives (or green onions).
- Transfer the mashed potatoes into a 9-inch square or round baking dish (or oven safe casserole dish), coated with cooking spray.
- Evenly distribute the remaining shredded cheddar cheese and bacon on top of the mashed potatoes. Bake for about 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly (check that the bacon does not get overcooked while baking).
- Sprinkle the remaining diced chives over top and serve immediately. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
628kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
46g
(71%)
Saturated Fat
21g
(105%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
15g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
106mg
(35%)
Sodium
1.545mg
(0%)
Potassium
912mg
(26%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
924IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
319mg
(32%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Side Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 628
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 628kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 46g | 71% |
| Saturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 106mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 1.545mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 912mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 924IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 319mg | 32% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.