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Creamy mashed potatoes topped with cheddar cheese, bacon, and chives in a white bowl.

Loaded Mashed Potatoes

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 398 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds russet potatoes peeled and cut into chunks
  • 6 strips of bacon
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives

Instructions
 

  • Begin by boiling the peeled and chopped potatoes until tender, about 15 minutes.
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  • While the potatoes cook, fry the bacon until crisp, then crumble it into small pieces.
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  • Warm milk, butter, salt, and pepper in a saucepan until the butter melts.
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  • Drain the cooked potatoes and mash them until smooth, leaving a few lumps for texture.
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  • Stir the warm milk mixture, crumbled bacon, shredded cheese, sour cream, and most of the chives into the mashed potatoes.
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  • Garnish with the remaining chives and serve warm.
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Nutrition

Calories: 398kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 12gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 14gSodium: 501mgFiber: 2g
Keyword loaded mashed potatoes, potatoes, side dish, Thanksgiving
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