This mashed potato dish is packed with cheese, bacon, chives, butter, and sour cream. If you’re feeling indulgent this Thanksgiving, give these loaded mashed potatoes a try. We bet you can’t just stop at one scoop!

How To Make Best-Ever Loaded Mashed Potatoes
This filling and Best-Ever Loaded Mashed Potatoes is a hearty side dish truly packed with rich flavors. The perfectly boiled potatoes are seasoned with all kinds of spices to enhance their flavors. Stirring in milk and sour cream adds a smooth and creamy texture while giving off a mild tang. Don't forget to top it off with the velvety cheese, the element that brings this entire dish together!
Ingredients
- 4 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cut into quarters
- ¾ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup milk, or heavy cream
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tsp chicken bouillon powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 ½ cup cheddar cheese, grated
- 12 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- ¼ cup green onions, finely sliced
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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In a large pot, boil the potatoes until fork-tender.
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Drain and return the potatoes back to the pot. Use a potato masher and begin to mash the potaotes.
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Gently mix in the sour cream, butter, milk, salt, pepper, bouillon, garlic powder, and onion powder to the potatoes. Mix until well combined.
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Add in the parmesan cheese, 1 cup of cheddar cheese, and half of the crumbled bacon.
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Place the potatoes into a lightly greased 9x13 glass baking dish.
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Bake for 25 minutes.
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Remove potatoes and sprinkle with leftover cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon.
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Bake for a few more minutes just until the cheese has melted.
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Garnish with green onions and serve truly loaded Mashed Potatoes!
Nutrition
- Sugar: 2g
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- Calcium: 234mg
- Calories: 317kcal
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
- Fat: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Iron: 2mg
- Potassium: 869mg
- Protein: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Sodium: 657mg
- Vitamin A: 351IU
- Vitamin C: 11mg
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