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Loaded Mashed Potatoes

Loaded Mashed Potatoes

Cost $12, save $8

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  • 35 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $12

INGREDIENTS

  • Meat

    • 🥓 4 slices bacon, or more to taste

  • Vegetable

    • 🥔 3 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks

  • Dairy

    • 🧈 ½ cup butter, cut into pieces
    • 1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
    • 🧀 8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese

  • Herbs and Spices

    • ½ cup chopped fresh chives (Optional)
    • 🧂 Salt and ground black pepper to taste

STEPS

1

Gather the ingredients.

2

Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crisp and browned, about 10 minutes; drain on paper towels.

3

Meanwhile, place potatoes into a large pot of lightly salted water and bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain well and return potatoes to the pot.

4

Mash butter into the potatoes using a potato masher or electric hand mixer until well combined. Add sour cream and continue to mash or beat until combined.

5

Crumble bacon into potato mixture; stir in Cheddar cheese and chives. Season with salt and pepper.

6

Enjoy!

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

514

Calories

  • 14
    Protein
  • 40
    Carbs
  • 34
    Fats

💡 You can substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream to reduce calories.Add garlic powder or roasted garlic to enhance the flavor of the mashed potatoes.For a crunchy topping, sprinkle extra shredded cheese and bake the dish briefly in the oven.