Cheesy Bacon Mashed Potatoes (Print Version)
Creamy mashed potatoes loaded with melty cheddar cheese and crispy bacon bits, baked until golden and finished with fresh green onions for the ultimate comfort food side dish.
# Ingredients:
Main Ingredients
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4 medium-sized russet potatoes, peeled and diced
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1/2 cup sour cream
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1/4 cup milk
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2 tbsp butter
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1/2 tsp garlic powder
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1/2 tsp onion powder
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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1/2 cup crispy bacon bits
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1/4 cup green onions, chopped (for garnish)
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Salt and pepper, to taste
# Instructions:
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Place the diced potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook for 10-12 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Drain well and return the potatoes to the pot
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Use a potato masher or hand mixer to mash the potatoes until smooth. Add the sour cream, milk, butter, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper, and continue mashing until creamy
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Stir in 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and most of the bacon bits (reserve a small amount for topping)
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Transfer the mashed potatoes to a baking dish and top with the remaining cheese and bacon bits. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly
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Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped green onions before serving
# Notes:
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For extra creaminess, add cream cheese or Greek yogurt
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Can be made ahead and refrigerated before baking
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Add a few extra minutes to baking time if cooking from refrigerated