Easy Loaded Mashed Potatoes

ByLeah Keller

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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)

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

Easy Loaded Mashed Potatoes

Easy Loaded Mashed Potatoes
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Easy and delicious!

Prep Time 1 minute
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 11 minutes

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

Instructions

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

Can I leave out any of the ingredients in my Easy Loaded Mashed Potatoes?

Yes, any of these ingredients can be left out or exchange them for an ingredient that you would prefer.

How do I store leftover Easy Loaded Mashed Potatoes?

Once your potatoes has completely cooled place them into an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. To reheat these potatoes simply place them onto a plate and microwave for approximately 1 minute or until warm.

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