Loaded Mashed Potatoes

Name: Loaded Mashed Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 900 g Idaho potatoes; 60 g Butter; 10 g Garlic; 120 g Sour cream; 120 ml Milk; 100 g Sharp white cheddar cheese; 120 g Bacon; 1 tsp Salt; ½ tsp Ground black pepper

Loaded Mashed Potatoes · ready in 35 min · 4 servings · 420 kcal per serving · easy · 9 ingredients

Creamy mashed potatoes enriched with butter, garlic, sour cream, and milk, then loaded with sharp cheddar and crispy bacon for a rich, comforting side dish that is indulgent and deeply satisfying.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 35 min
Serves: 4
kcal: 420
Difficulty: easy

American Side dishes

A QiMeal recipe · Updated 3 October 2026

Ingredients · 4 servings

900 gIdaho potatoes
60 gButter
10 gGarlic
120 gSour cream
120 mlMilk
100 gSharp white cheddar cheese
120 gBacon
1 tspSalt
½ tspGround black pepper

Equipment

hand mixer, stovetop, chef knife, colander, cutting board, serving bowl, stockpot, stove, wooden spoon

Instructions

Prep potatoes
Gather all ingredients and tools, then peel and cut the Idaho potatoes into even chunks and place them in a large stockpot. · 5 min
What to look for: fork-tender potatoes
Boil potatoes
Cover the potatoes with salted water in the stockpot and cook over medium-high heat until the potatoes are fork-tender. · 20 min
What to look for: potatoes break easily when pierced
Drain potatoes
Drain the cooked potatoes in a colander, then return them to the hot stockpot to release excess steam. · 2 min
What to look for: steam rising from potatoes
Mash with dairy
Add the butter, garlic, and sour cream to the potatoes, then beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. · 5 min
What to look for: smooth and fluffy texture
Adjust texture
Pour in a small amount of milk and mix again until the mashed potatoes reach your desired consistency. · 2 min
What to look for: soft and spreadable
Finish and serve
Stir in the sharp white cheddar cheese, bacon, salt, and ground black pepper, then transfer to a serving bowl and serve hot. · 3 min
What to look for: cheese melted and evenly mixed

Nutrition (per serving)

kcal	420
Protein	12 g
Carbohydrates	38 g
of which sugars	3 g
Fat	26 g
of which saturated	15 g
Fibre	4 g
Sodium	720 mg

Nutri-ScoreD

Allergens

Contains: milk

Storage and reheating

Fridge: up to 3 days
Freezer: yes, up to 2 months

Ingredient substitutions

Idaho potatoes

Yukon gold potatoes: Naturally buttery texture ideal for mashing
Russet potatoes: Very fluffy when mashed

Butter

Unsalted margarine: Use plant-based if preferred
Ghee: Adds nutty depth

Garlic

Garlic powder: Add gradually
Roasted garlic: Sweeter and milder

Sour cream

Greek yogurt: Use full fat for best results
Crème fraîche: Less tangy