Mr. Food's Best Loaded Mashed Potatoes Ever | Idaho Potato Commission

Mr. Food's Best Loaded Mashed Potatoes Ever | Idaho Potato Commission

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Place potato chunks in a large soup pot and add just enough water to cover. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook 15 to 20 minutes, or until tender; drain well and place in a large bowl. Add...

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Ingredients

  • 2-1/2 pounds Idaho® potatoes, peeled, cut into chunks
  • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 16-ounce container of sour cream
  • 1 cup finely shredded Colby or sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup real bacon bits
  • 1 thinly sliced scallion
  • OPTIONS:
  • Garlic Mashed Potatoes: Quarter a small onion and add it to the pot along with 10 peeled, whole garlic cloves before bringing the potatoes to a boil; beat with the remaining ingredients.
  • Green Mashed Potatoes: Prepare the mashed potatoes as above then add two 10-ounce packages of frozen chopped spinach that have been thawed, drained and squeezed dry. Beat as directed above.

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