Loaded mashed potatoes with crispy bacon bits, sour cream, and cheese — the best parts of a loaded baked potato and mashed potatoes rolled into one!
Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
25 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Calories
514 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
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.
Step 2
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. Crumble bacon into potato mixture; stir in Cheddar cheese and chives. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 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.
Ingredients
1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
salt and ground black pepper to taste
8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
4 slices bacon, or more to taste
3 pounds potatoes, or more to taste, peeled and cut into chunks
