Loaded mashed potatoes are a terrific answer to the question of how to use leftover mashed potatoes. Takes your mashed potatoes to the next level. This mashed potato casserole recipe completely changes the flavor of regular mashed potatoes and can be served alongside ham, chicken, steak, fish, and just about anything! These loaded mashed potatoes are a delicious and indulgent variation of traditional mashed potatoes. They typically include additional ingredients and toppings to make them even more flavorful. The creamy texture, can be used on several different occasions, total comfort food, and can be customized are all the reasons why these loaded mashed potatoes are so great! All together they are creamy, cheesy, and full of flavor!
Ingredients for the Best Mashed Potatoes
Loaded mashed potatoes are a fantastic side dish for special occasions or when you’re craving comfort food. They are rich, creamy, and packed with flavor thanks to the cheese, bacon, and green onions. Feel free to customize the toppings to suit your taste preferences.
Mashed potatoes – Make the mashed potatoes ahead of time or use your leftover potatoes from the night before. Take your baked potato to the next level with this loaded mashed potato recipe! Sour cream – This plays a huge role in making the mashed potatoes creamy but also flavorful. Ranch salad dressing mix – The big secret to the loaded mashed potatoes is adding a Hidden Valley Ranch packet. That’s what gives you the most flavor in the actual potatoes. Cheddar cheese – Freshly grated cheddar cheese gives it a melty cheese look. Bacon – Cooked and chopped-up bacon is added to the mixture. Chop the bacon into small pieces before cooking. This speeds up the cooking process and I don’t have to worry about burning myself when I try to crumble it later. Onions – Slice the onions into small pieces.
How to Make Perfect Mashed Potatoes
To start off this recipe, you are going to need some good mashed potatoes. Try our perfect mashed potatoes recipe for the creamiest fluffiest mashed potatoes ever. Usually, we make this recipe for Sunday dinner, then turn the leftovers into Loaded Mashed Potatoes during the week. Follow these steps to have perfect and fluffy mashed potatoes every time!
Suggestions for Loaded Mashed Potatoes
These loaded mashed potatoes are the ultimate comfort food! Everyone loves these mashed potatoes and are a family favorite side dish. Loaded mashed potatoes are great because they combine the comfort of traditional mashed potatoes with a burst of flavor, texture, and visual appeal, making them a delightful addition to any meal or occasion.
Casserole dish – Place the loaded mashed potato casserole in a 9×13-inch baking dish. Smooth it out in the pan and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes. Have extras – Make sure to have plenty of bacon, cheese, and green onions on hand for this recipe. Cheeses – I love using extra sharp cheddar cheese in this recipe for a tangy flavor, but you could use any cheese you like. Monterrey Jack, Mexican Blend, or even Pepper Jack cheese are delicious alternatives. Green onion tip – If you are worried about the green onion flavor being too overpowering, soak them in water for a few minutes before dicing and adding to the potatoes. Soaking green onions takes down the flavor just a bit. You can do that with red and white onions as well! Just make sure to dry off the onions really well with a paper towel before adding them to the potatoes.
Storing Homemade Loaded Mashed Potatoes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for four to five days in the refrigerator. When ready to reheat, place in the microwave or oven until it is warmed through. Enjoy these loaded mashed potatoes over and over again!
More Tasty Potato Recipes
Much of our family resides in Idaho, so we know and love our potatoes! Here are a few of our most cherished potato recipes. Try them all and find your favorites!
How to Make Loaded Mashed Potatoes
Perfect Baked Potato
Homemade Mashed Potatoes
Cheesy Potato Casserole
Loaded Baked Potato Soup
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