How to Make Loaded Mashed Potatoes

Mashed potatoes are a versatile side dish, and easy to go from ordinary to extraordinary with a few simple additions. Loaded mashed potatoes are pleasing to the palate as well as the eye, and make a great addition to a hearty meal. This simple recipe for loaded mashed potatoes can be used as a simple guide, and portions are easily customized to your particular taste. The beauty of loaded mashed potatoes is that it's a snap to throw together with leftover mashed potatoes and odds and ends. Here's how to dress up your mashed potatoes!

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 4 cups mashed potatoes
• 1/2 cup sliced green onion
• 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup crumbled bacon
• 3/4 cup sour cream
• few dashes of garlic powder
• large microwave safe bowl

1. Prepare mashed potatoes, either from scratch from a favorite recipe, or out of a box of instant. Instant mashed potatoes, or leftovers, do very well for this recipe.

2. Add mashed potatoes to a microwave safe bowl big enough to accommodate all ingredients. Stir well, and warm if necessary, so potatoes are a smooth consistency.

3. Slice green onions into pieces about a quarter inch thick. If you really like green onions, add more.

4. Shred cheddar cheese, or use packaged shredded cheese. A good sharp cheddar is a fantastic addition to this recipe, but any kind will do just fine.

5. Add all ingredients to mashed potatoes, leaving a small amount of shredded cheddar cheese, bacon, and green onions out to garnish when done. Stir well, until all ingredients are incorporated well into the loaded mashed potatoes.

6. Cook in microwave for 30 seconds, stir, and cook again for another 30 seconds or until cheese is melted and loaded mashed potatoes are hot.

7. Garnish with the remaining cheese, bacon, and sliced onions on top of loaded mashed potatoes. Enjoy!

[sullysee]

on 10/4/2009 Loaded mashed potatoes are a meal itself. I agree, the sharp cheddar would really add. 5*

[monica82]

on 8/4/2009 These sound great. Can't wait to try them!

[StacyP]

on 6/19/2009 This recipe for loaded mashed potatoes sound divine, like something the whole family will enjoy. Thanks!

[sonni57]

on 5/7/2009 Thanks for the good mashed potato recipe I'll try it out.

[jenng]

on 5/6/2009 Yum sounds good loaded mashed potatoes 5*