Best 9 Loaded Mash Potatoes Recipes

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Loaded mashed potatoes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a side dish or a main course. They are perfect for potlucks, holiday dinners, or a casual weeknight meal. With so many different ways to make them, there is sure to be a recipe that everyone will enjoy. Whether you like your mashed potatoes creamy and smooth or chunky and rustic, there is a recipe out there for you. You can also add your own favorite ingredients to create a unique dish that reflects your personal taste. So what are you waiting for? Start browsing through these recipes and find the perfect one to make for your next meal!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

LOADED MASH POTATOES



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Swanson® Unsalted Chicken Stock is combined with potatoes, low-fat sour cream and a low-sodium ranch mix and topped with turkey bacon. You won't miss any of the flavor in this healthier version of mashed potatoes.

Provided by Melissa Goff

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Swanson®

Time 30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (12 ounce) package turkey bacon
5 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and diced
1 (32 ounce) carton Swanson® Unsalted Chicken Stock
¼ cup low-fat sour cream
¼ cup low-sodium dry ranch dressing mix
¾ cup shredded nonfat Cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • Cook turkey bacon in a skillet over medium heat to desired crispness; crumble.
  • In a large stock pot, combine potatoes and Swanson® Unsalted Chicken Broth. Boil potatoes and broth for about until potatoes are soft, stirring occasionally, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat. Do not discard broth. Add sour cream and ranch seasoning mix. Beat potatoes with a mixer or a mashing utensil until potatoes are mashed to desired consistency and ingredients are well combined, 2 or 3 minutes.
  • Stir in bacon, Cheddar cheese, and chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240.1 calories, Carbohydrate 42.9 g, Cholesterol 13.4 mg, Fat 3.2 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 371.9 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

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.

LOADED MASHED POTATOES



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Tired of the same old side dish, I whipped up this new family favorite. We can't get enough of these loaded mashed potatoes at our house. Often, I'll prepare this casserole ahead and refrigerate it. Then I bake it just before serving. -Dawn Reuter, Oxford, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h5m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
3/4 cup sour cream
1/2 cup milk
3 tablespoons butter
Salt and pepper to taste
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese blend, divided
1/2 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
3 green onions, sliced

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain and place in a large bowl. Add the sour cream, milk, butter, salt and pepper. Beat on medium-low speed until light and fluffy. Stir in 2 cups cheese, bacon and onions., Transfer to a greased 3-qt. baking dish. Top with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 281mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

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

LOADED SMASHED POTATOES



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If mashed potatoes are a must at your family Thanksgiving, then why not go all out with the works? I love garlic, onions and bacon, and this dish has all three! -Kathy Harding, Richmond, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 whole garlic bulbs
1 tablespoon canola oil
8 bacon strips
3 green onions, chopped
4 pounds small red potatoes
2 cups sour cream
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/3 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup 2% milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Minced chives, optional

Steps:

  • Remove papery outer skin from garlic (do not peel or separate cloves). Cut tops off garlic bulbs. Brush with oil. Wrap each bulb in heavy-duty foil., Bake at 425° for 30-35 minutes or until softened. Cool for 10 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. In the same skillet, cook onions in reserved drippings for 2 minutes or until tender; set aside. Crumble bacon., Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain and transfer to a large bowl., Mash potatoes. Squeeze softened garlic over top. Stir in the bacon, onions with drippings, sour cream, 1 cup cheese, butter, milk, salt and pepper; combine. Spoon mixture into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; top with remaining cheese., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted. Garnish with chives if desired.

Nutrition Facts :

LOADED MASHED POTATO CASSEROLE



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I leave out the nutmeg and use the real bacos for recipes from Oscar Mayer. Prep time does not include time to prepare your mashed potatoes. For the prepared mashed potatoes, all I do is mash up the potatoes and add a tablespoon of butter then continue on with the recipe.

Provided by Lvs2Cook

Categories     Potato

Time 40m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 1/2 cups prepared mashed potatoes
1/2 cup milk
8 ounces cream cheese
1 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons parsley
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
12 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • Beat first seven ingredients in a large bowl until smooth and creamy.
  • Spoon mixture into lightly greased 13x9 pan.
  • Sprinkle with bacon and cheese.
  • Cover and bake at 350º for 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.4, Fat 17.1, SaturatedFat 9.1, Cholesterol 47, Sodium 482.6, Carbohydrate 19.1, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 2.8, Protein 6.4

LOADED MASHED POTATOES



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This one is popular. It has everything and then some. Not something for the calorie conscious! I've used instant potatoes, but of course fresh is best. Good for the holidays.

Provided by pies and cakes and

Categories     Potato

Time 1h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 cups prepared mashed potatoes
1/2 cup milk
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons parsley flakes
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°.
  • Mix first six ingredients in mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy.
  • Spoon into a greased 9x13-inch pan or casserole dish and sprinkle with cheese and bacon.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321, Fat 22.9, SaturatedFat 11.2, Cholesterol 57.1, Sodium 614.6, Carbohydrate 20.7, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 2.9, Protein 8.5

LOADED MASHED POTATO CUPS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: mashed potato, bacon, fresh chives, shredded parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, garlic powder, shredded cheddar cheese, potatoes, milk, butter, sour cream

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Sides

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups mashed potato
¼ cup bacon, cooked and crumbled
¼ cup fresh chives
¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
4 potatoes
¾ cup milk
4 tablespoons butter
¼ cup sour cream

Steps:

  • In a large bowl combine mashed potatoes, bacon, chives, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Spray a 12-cup muffin pan with cooking spray.
  • Divide the mashed potatoes evenly into each cup. Make a hole in the center of each mashed potato cup.
  • Add shredded cheddar to the center of each cup.
  • Bake mashed potato cups at 400ºF (200ºC) for 30-35 minutes or until outside is crispy and brown.
  • Top with a dollop of sour cream, chives and bacon crumbs.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288 calories, Carbohydrate 38 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 9 grams, Sugar 3 grams

LOADED MASHED POTATO CASSEROLE



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Family-favorite mashed potatoes are loaded up with bacon, cheese and green onions. Even better than this irresistible side dish? You can make it ahead of time and bake it just before serving.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 50m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pouches (4.7 oz each) Betty Crocker™ creamy butter mashed potatoes
Water, milk and butter called for on potatoes pouches
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
10 slices bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled
4 green onions, thinly sliced
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In 4-quart saucepan, make both potatoes pouches as directed.
  • Reserve 1 cup cheese, 3 tablespoons bacon and 1/4 cup green onions for topping. Stir cream cheese, remaining Cheddar cheese, bacon, green onions and pepper into potatoes. Spoon mixture into baking dish; sprinkle with reserved 1 cup Cheddar cheese. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until heated through and top is slightly puffed and golden brown.
  • Garnish with reserved crumbled bacon and green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 1 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 900 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 1 g

Tips:

  • For a creamier texture, use Yukon Gold or russet potatoes.
  • To make the mash extra fluffy, whip them with a hand mixer or food processor until smooth.
  • For a cheesy flavor, add shredded cheddar, Parmesan, or Gruyère cheese to the mash.
  • For a garlicky flavor, add roasted garlic or garlic powder to the mash.
  • For a smoky flavor, add smoked paprika or chipotle powder to the mash.
  • For a spicy flavor, add cayenne pepper or chili powder to the mash.
  • For a sweet flavor, add roasted butternut squash or sweet potatoes to the mash.
  • For a tangy flavor, add sour cream, yogurt, or lemon zest to the mash.
  • For a crunchy topping, sprinkle the mash with bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, or chopped nuts before baking.
  • For a flavorful gravy, use the pan drippings from roasting a turkey or chicken to make a gravy to serve with the mash.

Conclusion:

Loaded mashed potatoes are a delicious and versatile side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of meals. The possibilities for flavor combinations are endless, so feel free to experiment and find your favorite way to make them. Whether you like them cheesy, garlicky, smoky, spicy, sweet, or tangy, there's a loaded mashed potato recipe out there for you.

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