Name: Easy Loaded Mashed Potatoes
Prep time: 1 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 11 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 8 servings of Instant potatoes (prepare according to box instructions); Butter and milk for instant potatoes; 1 medium size chopped onion; 1 1/2 tsp minced garlic; 1 cup bacon bits; 1/2 - 1 cup of shredded cheese; salt and black pepper to taste; olive oil

As if potatoes couldn’t get any better just by themselves. I go and add cheese, bacon, garlic and onions to name a few items! OH MY YUM! Y’all have got to try these Easy Loaded Mashed Potatoes!

What’s in Easy Loaded Mashed Potatoes? (scroll to the bottom for the full printable recipe card)

potatoes – russet potatoes are best for twice baked potatoes, but any potato could be used
shredded cheese – any kind of shredded cheese is great, just pick your favorite cheese and add it to this recipe
butter
milk
olive oil
onion – any kind of onion will work; red, yellow or white
minced garlic
bacon bits
salt
black pepper

What to serve with Easy Loaded Mashed Potatoes?

steak
pork chops
chicken
fish

How do I make Easy Loaded Mashed Potatoes? (scroll to the bottom for the full printable recipe card)

Place a medium size skillet over medium high heat and add a little olive oil
Add chopped onion into the skillet and cook until the onion is translucent
Add the minced garlic and bacon bits and cook for 2-3 minutes
Make some instant potatoes per the directions on the box. I made 8 servings for this recipe
Once the instant potatoes are ready, add the onion, bacon and garlic mixture and stir
Then, add the shredded cheese and stir
Taste and add salt and black pepper to taste
Enjoy and serve with you favorite dishes

Yield: 8 servings