Mashed Potatoes with Bacon and Cheese Recipe Video

Mmm, loaded mashed potatoes. When you want a side that is delicious but not overly fancy, a dish that tastes like a home run but still lets the main dish shine, consider this recipe for loaded mashed potatoes. This recipe makes a great side for BBQ chicken, steak, pork chops, even fish. The best thing about mashed potatoes is often the gravy, but if you don't have gravy, make this - your taste buds will thank you

Summary

Difficulty LevelMediumHealth IndexAverage
CuisineCourse
TasteMethod
Main Ingredient, Interest Group

Ingredients

 Potatoes6 Medium, peeled, cut into pieces
 Bacon slices3
 Low fat buttermilk1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Cheddar cheese1 Cup (16 tbs), shredded
 Green onions3 Medium, thinly sliced
 Pepper To Taste

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 1501 Calories from Fat 495

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 56 g86.6%

Saturated Fat 31.7 g158.6%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 157.4 mg52.5%

Sodium 1069.4 mg44.6%

Total Carbohydrates 207 g69.1%

Dietary Fiber 24.1 g96.5%

Sugars 9.6 g

Protein 59 g118.3%

Vitamin A 58.3% Vitamin C 368.2%

Calcium 119.2% Iron 54.3%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

MAKING
1. Add potatoes to boiling water and boil until fork tender, about 20 minutes.
2. Place bacon on plate and cover with a paper towel.
3. Cook by microwaving about 5 minutes.
4. Once bacon is cool enough to touch crumble into small pieces.
5. Place in bowl and serve alongside potatoes.
6. Drain water from potatoes and return potatoes to cooking pot.
7. Mash with potato masher.
8. Add buttermilk, cheese and pepper to potatoes and stir to combine.
9. Add more buttermilk, cheese or pepper as needed for taste and consistency.

SERVING
10. Serve topped with cheese, bacon and green onion.

Editors Review

There are many choices of side dishes but nothing beats a mashed potatoes. This video shows you a quick and easy way to make one of the most popular side dishes ever with a twist- you can trust on it when it comes to casual dinning. Bon Appétit!
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