Creamy potatoes with a little tang from sour cream, crispy bacon, and fresh green onion. Simple ingredients, familiar flavors, and always a hit with everyone at the table. These are the kind of potatoes you make when you want the meal to feel extra cozy without any extra work.
This recipe comes together easily and works for weeknight dinners, holidays, potlucks, or any time you want something a little more exciting than plain mashed potatoes.
Why You’ll Love This
- Uses pantry/fridge staples
- Easy to scale for a crowd
- Not overly heavy, the green onion keeps it balanced
- Pairs with practically every main dish
Serving Ideas
These work with:
- Grilled or roasted chicken
- Steak
- Meatloaf
- Pork chops
- Or as part of a holiday spread
They also reheat well! Just add a splash of milk when warming them up.
Storage
Store leftovers in the fridge for 3–4 days. Warm gently on the stovetop or in the microwave with a splash of milk to bring back the creaminess.
Loaded Mashed Potatoes
Yield:
4-6
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
20 minutes
Total Time:
30 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt (for boiling)
- 2–3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup sour cream (plus more to taste)
- ⅓–½ cup warm milk or heavy cream
- 1–1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 strips bacon, cooked and chopped + 1 strip for garnish
- 3 green onions, sliced + 1 for garnish
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
