Best 8 Creamy Mashed Potatoesthe Loaded Way Recipes

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Are you craving a creamy and delicious mashed potato dish that's packed with flavor? Look no further than our ultimate guide to cooking the perfect "Creamy Mashed Potatoes the Loaded Way." This classic comfort food is elevated to new heights with a combination of creamy mashed potatoes, savory bacon, melted cheese, and a medley of your favorite toppings. Whether you prefer a traditional mashed potato recipe or want to indulge in a loaded version bursting with cheesy goodness, this article has everything you need to create the creamiest, most flavorful mashed potatoes that will steal the show at your next potluck or family gathering.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CREAMY MASHED POTATOES II



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Creamy mashed potatoes with ranch seasoning in them. Grandma Jan's Thanksgiving dinner mashed potatoes. For a variation, try sprinkling your favorite shredded cheese over the top before baking.

Provided by AMANDA43

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Mashed Potato Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 ounces cream cheese
⅓ cup butter
8 ounces sour cream
½ (1 ounce) package dry Ranch-style dressing mix

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F ( 175 degrees C).
  • Place potatoes in a large pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Drain water, and add cream cheese, butter, sour cream and ranch dressing mix. Mash until creamy using a potato masher or electric mixer. Spread evenly in a large baking dish.
  • Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until the top is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373.3 calories, Carbohydrate 53.5 g, Cholesterol 38.7 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 7.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 204.9 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

CREAMY MASHED POTATOES



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 pounds Yukon gold or russet potatoes
1 1/2 sticks softened butter, plus more for baking
1 1/2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup half-and-half
1/2 cup cream
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Milk, if needed, for thinning

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Peel the potatoes and rinse them in cold water. Chop the potatoes in fourths. Place the potatoes into a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook until fork tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Drain the potatoes, and then return them to the pan. With the burner on low heat, mash the potatoes with a potato masher; the more steam that's released while you mash, the better. Mash for about 5 minutes. Turn off the burner.
  • Add the butter, cream cheese, half-and-half, and seasonings. Stir to combine, and if the mixture needs thinning, add milk. Check the seasonings, adding salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Pour the mashed potatoes into a large casserole pan. Dot the surface with butter. Cover with foil and bake in the oven for 15 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking for 10 more minutes. Serve immediately.

CREAMY AND DECADENT MASHED POTATOES RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: russet potato, bay leaves, garlic, fresh rosemary, fresh thyme, heavy cream, whole milk, unsalted butter, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper

Provided by Pierce Abernathy

Categories     Sides

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 lb russet potato, peeled and cut into large chunks
2 bay leaves
2 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
2 sprigs fresh thyme, plus more for garnish
3 cups heavy cream
3 cups whole milk
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed
kosher salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Add the potatoes, bay leaves, garlic, rosemary, and thyme to a large pot. Pour in the cream and milk, bring to a simmer over medium heat, and cook until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Drain the potatoes, reserving the cooking liquid, and discard the herbs and garlic. Press the potatoes through a potato ricer into a large bowl.
  • Add about 1½ cups of the reserved cooking liquid to the potatoes and stir until creamy. Add the butter, salt, and pepper, and stir to incorporate.
  • Garnish with thyme leaves, if desired.
  • Note: You can save any extra cooking liquid and use it to rehydrate leftover mashed potatoes the next day.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 529 calories, Carbohydrate 51 grams, Fat 37 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 9 grams, Sugar 8 grams

LOADED MASHED POTATOES



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This is like the best parts of a loaded baked potato and traditional mashed potatoes all rolled into one. For extra fun, take your leftovers, add some milk or cream, reheat, and you've got a kickin' loaded potato soup!

Provided by Jaime Lee C.

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 slices bacon, or more to taste
3 pounds potatoes, or more to taste, peeled and cut into chunks
½ cup butter
1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
½ chopped fresh chives
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place the bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels.
  • Place potatoes into a large pot of lightly salted water; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain potatoes and return them to the pot.
  • Mash butter into the potatoes with a potato masher or electric hand mixer until melted completely into the potatoes; add sour cream and continue to beat until combined. Crumble bacon into the potato mixture; add Cheddar cheese and chives and stir. Season potatoes with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 493 calories, Carbohydrate 32.6 g, Cholesterol 90.2 mg, Fat 34.8 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 14.1 g, SaturatedFat 21.3 g, Sodium 421.4 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

CREAMY LOADED MASHED POTATOES



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I found this recipe in Southern Living magazine. I have not tried this recipe, but I'm posting it for safe keeping.

Provided by internetnut

Categories     Weeknight

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 lbs all purpose potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided (6oz)
1 cup Hellmann's mayonnaise
1 cup sour cream
3 green onions, finely chopped (optional)
6 slices bacon, crisp cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375. Spray 2-quart shallow baking dish with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
  • Cover potatoes with water in 4-quart sauce pot; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and cook 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender; drain and mash.
  • Stir in 1 cup cheese, Hellmann's real mayonnaise, sour cream, green onions and 4 strips crumbled bacon. Turn into prepared baking dish and bake 30 minutes or until bubbling.
  • Top each remaining 1/2 cup cheese and bacon. Bake an additional 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Garnish, if desired, with additional chopped green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385, Fat 23.6, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 31.9, Sodium 375.9, Carbohydrate 38.1, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 3.2, Protein 6.6

CREAMY LOADED MASHED POTATOES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 lbs. all-purpose potatoes, peeled and cubed
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (about 6 oz.), divided
1 cup Hellmann's® or Best Foods® Real Mayonnaise
1 cup sour cream
3 green onions, finely chopped (optional)
6 slices bacon, crisp-cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray 2-quart shallow baking dish with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
  • Cover potatoes with water in 4-quart saucepot; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and cook 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender; drain and mash.
  • Stir in 1 cup cheese, Hellmann's® or Best Foods® Real Mayonnaise, sour cream, green onions and 4 strips crumbled bacon. Turn into prepared baking dish and bake 30 minutes or until bubbling.
  • Top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese and bacon. Bake an additional 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Garnish, if desired, with additional chopped green onions.

CREAMY ROASTED GARLIC MASHED POTATOES



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I made these roasted garlic potatoes for Thanksgiving although it's a simple enough recipe for any day! I wish I had more right now.

Provided by Amanda Lee

Time 45m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 heads garlic, separated into cloves and peeled
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
½ cup half-and-half
4 tablespoons butter, melted
½ (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
¼ cup sour cream
salt and ground white pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place garlic cloves in aluminum foil and drizzle with olive oil.
  • Roast in the preheated oven until very soft, about 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain.
  • Mix potatoes, half-and-half, and melted butter until well combined. Add cream cheese, sour cream, and roasted garlic; mix with a hand mixer until well blended. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197.4 calories, Carbohydrate 26.1 g, Cholesterol 22.5 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 61.9 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

CREAMY MASHED POTATOES...THE LOADED WAY!



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This super yummy recipe is like eating a mashed potato casserole! Savory, creamy, and very filling, I've been known to top it off with a pat of butter too. If you're going to go the comfort food route, go all the way!

Provided by Carole F @BakersQueen

Categories     Potatoes

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 - medium potatoes (about 2 1/2 to 3 lbs.) peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
1 cup(s) carnation evaporated milk
1/2 cup(s) sour cream
1 teaspoon(s) salt
1/2 teaspoon(s) fresh ground pepper
2 cup(s) (8) ounce bag, shredded cheddar cheese, divided
6 - slices cooked bacon, crumbled and divided
- sliced green onions

Steps:

  • Boil potatoes in water until tender, then drain.
  • Preheat oven to 350, and grease 3 qt. casserole dish.
  • Return potatoes to pan, add evaporated milk, sour cream, salt and pepper. Beat with hand held mixer or mash with potato masher until smooth. Stir in 1 and 1/2 cups cheese and half of the bacon. Spoon mixture into casserole dish.
  • Bake 20-25 minutes until heated through, remove from oven...top with remaining cheese, bacon and chopped green onions. Bake another 3-5 minutes until cheese melts.
  • *This can be assembled ahead and stored in fridge. When ready to bake directly from the fridge....cover with foil, and bake for 40-45 minutes until heated through, remove foil and top with remaining cheese, bacon and green onion, bake another 3-5 minutes. Serve hot!
  • Just thought of something..I might add a little butter to this before baking..it didn't call for it..but how can you have mashed potatoes without BUTTER?!! I think I'm related to Paula Deen..LOL!

Tips:

  • To achieve the creamiest mashed potatoes, use a combination of russet and Yukon Gold potatoes. Russet potatoes are starchy and fluffy, while Yukon Gold potatoes are buttery and smooth.
  • Use cold milk and butter. This will help to prevent the potatoes from becoming gummy.
  • Don't overcook the potatoes. They should be fork-tender, but not mushy.
  • Be careful not to over-mash the potatoes. Lumps are okay! Over-mashing will make the potatoes gluey.
  • Season the potatoes to taste with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  • For a loaded version of mashed potatoes, add in your favorite mix-ins such as cheese, bacon, sour cream, chives, or roasted garlic.
  • Mashed potatoes can be made ahead of time. Simply reheat them gently over low heat until warmed through.

Conclusion:

Mashed potatoes are a classic comfort food that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a holiday dinner, a weeknight meal, or a potluck. With so many different ways to make them, there is sure to be a recipe that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy side dish, give mashed potatoes a try!

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