Side Dish: United States – Loaded Mashed Potatoes

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Serving Size: 6

Approximate Time

Prep 10 min

Cook 18 min

Total 28 min

Ingredients

2 lb / 900 g potatoes, cooked in whole milk and mashed
3 / 4 cup (180 ml) whole milk, warmed
4 tbsp (60 g) unsalted butter
1 cup (100 g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 / 2 cup (120 g) sour cream
6 strips bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
3 scallions, sliced
1 tsp salt
1 / 2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Cook potatoes in whole milk until tender; drain or keep some cooking milk and mash until smooth.
2. Stir in warmed milk, butter, sour cream, and shredded cheddar until cheese melts and mixture is creamy.
3. Fold in crumbled bacon (reserve a little for garnish), scallions, salt, and pepper.
4. Transfer to a serving dish, top with remaining bacon and extra scallions, and serve hot.