Description
These Loaded Mashed Potatoes are creamy, cheesy, and packed with bacon, green onions, and sour cream — the ultimate comfort side dish for any meal or holiday dinner! 🥓🧀🥔
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds russet or Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup milk (more if needed for creaminess)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional topping: extra cheese and bacon bits
Instructions
- Boil potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15–20 minutes. Drain and return to the pot.
- Add butter, sour cream, and milk, then mash until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in cheddar cheese, bacon, and green onions until evenly mixed.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- For a baked version, transfer to a casserole dish, top with extra cheese and bacon, and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 10–15 minutes until bubbly.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
💡 Tip: You can make these ahead of time and reheat before serving. Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any cozy family dinner!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Comfort Food
- Method: Boiled or Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: loaded mashed potatoes, cheesy mashed potatoes, bacon mashed potatoes, holiday side dish, comfort food