These loaded mashed potato

Here’s a classic Loaded Mashed Potatoes recipe—creamy, buttery, and packed with all the good stuff 🥔🧀🥓

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Loaded Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients (serves 6–8)

• 3 lbs russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled & cubed

• ½ cup butter

• ¾–1 cup milk or heavy cream (warm)

• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

• ½ cup sour cream

• 6 slices bacon, cooked & crumbled

• 3 green onions, sliced

• Salt & black pepper, to taste

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Instructions

1. Cook the potatoes

   • Place potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold salted water.

   • Bring to a boil, then simmer 15–20 minutes until fork-tender.

   • Drain well.

2. Mash

   • Add butter to hot potatoes and mash until melted.

   • Gradually add warm milk/cream until smooth and fluffy.

3. Load them up

   • Stir in sour cream, shredded cheese, most of the bacon, salt, and pepper.

   • Mix until creamy and well combined.

4. Finish

   • Top with remaining bacon, green onions, and extra cheese if desired.

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Optional Oven-Baked Version

• Spread mashed potatoes in a baking dish.

• Sprinkle extra cheese and bacon on top.

• Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden.

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Tips for Extra Creamy Potatoes

• Warm your milk/cream before adding

• Don’t overmix—keeps them fluffy, not gluey

• Yukon Golds = naturally buttery flavor

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Delicious Variations

• Garlic Loaded: Add roasted or sautéed garlic

• Ranch Style: Mix in 1–2 tbsp ranch seasoning

• Protein Boost: Stir in cream cheese or Greek yogurt

If you want, I can turn this into loaded mashed potato casserole, make-ahead holiday version, or slow-cooker mashed potatoes—just tell me!