Loaded Mashed Potatoes
Jazz up plain potatoes with these easy loaded mashed potatoes. Lots of bacon, cheese, sour cream and more make this a delicious side dish.
Servings: 6
Cost: $11.95, $1.99 per Servings
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Red Potatoes
- 2 tsp Minced Garlic
- 1 packet Ranch Seasoning 1 oz.
- ¼ cup Butter
- ¾ cup Milk
- ½ tsp Salt
- 6 Slices Bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup Sour Cream
- 2 cups Cheddar Cheese Shredded
- ½ cup Chives
Instructions
- Wash 2 pounds of red potatoes and cut them into quarters, leaving the skins on.
- Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover them with water. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 10-15 minutes until the potatoes are fork tender.
- Drain the potatoes and then return them back to the pot.
- Add 2 teaspoons minced garlic, 1 packet (1 ounce) ranch seasoning mix, ¼ cup butter, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ cup milk. Beat the potatoes with a hand mixer until light and fluffy.
- Mix in 1 cup sour cream. Gradually add the remaining ¼ cup milk until the mashed potatoes reach your desired consistency.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and place the mashed potatoes in a 9X9 baking pan.
- Top with 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, 6 slices cooked and crumbled bacon, and ½ cup chopped fresh chives.
- Cover with foil (slightly tent the foil so that it does not stick to the cheese) and bake for 10-15 minutes until the cheese is completely melted.
- Serve immediately while warm and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 525kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 1067mg | Potassium: 879mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1066IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 372mg | Iron: 2mg
