Loaded Mashed Potatoes With Bacon And Cheddar Recipes

LOADED MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
• Put the potatoes into a large pot and cover with water and 2 teaspoons of the salt.
• Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes.
• Drain the potatoes and put them back into the pot with the butter and sour cream.
• Mash them well and add in the remaining salt and the pepper.
• Scoop the potatoes into a 9x13 casserole dish and top with the cheese and bacon.
• Cook the potatoes for 5-10 minutes covered with foil, or until the cheese is fully melted.
• Garnish with green onions before serving.

LOADED MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place the bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels.
• Place potatoes into a large pot of lightly salted water; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain potatoes and return them to the pot.
• Mash butter into the potatoes with a potato masher or electric hand mixer until melted completely into the potatoes; add sour cream and continue to beat until combined. Crumble bacon into the potato mixture; add Cheddar cheese and chives and stir. Season potatoes with salt and pepper.

LOADED MASHED POTATOES WITH BACON

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Lay bacon strips in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until browned and crisp, about 15 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Leave oven on.
• While the bacon is cooking, place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain, place in a large mixing bowl, and mash with a fork or potato masher.
• Chop bacon and add to potatoes. Stir in sour cream, Cheddar cheese, green onions, salt, and pepper until well mixed. Transfer to a large casserole dish.
• Bake until potatoes are heated through and cheese is melted, about 45 minutes. Re-mix to blend cheese throughout and serve hot.

LOADED MASHED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.
• Place the butter, garlic, kosher salt and black pepper in your food processor bowl.
• Cook the bacon in a skillet until crisp. Drain on paper towels, then crumble. Set aside.
• Trim the cauliflower and cut it into chunks. Place the chunks in a large microwave-safe bowl. Add 1/4 cup water. Cover and microwave on high until very tender, about 10 minutes. The bowl will be hot - careful when removing it from the microwave. Drain and transfer the cooked cauliflower to the food processor.
• Process the cauliflower on high speed until very smooth, 1-2 minutes, stopping once to scrape the sides with a spatula.
• Transfer the cauliflower puree to a small 1-quart casserole dish. Top with the shredded cheddar and the crumbled bacon. Bake just until the cheese is melted, 3-5 minutes. Top with the parsley and serve.

BACON CHEDDAR CHEESY MASHED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 400°F, and lightly coat a 1.5 quart casserole dish with oil or cooking spray.
• Place a steamer basket in a large pot with about an inch of water.
• Cut the cauliflower into large florets, discarding the tough stem, and add to the steamer basket in the pot.
• Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and steam until very tender, about15 minutes
• Remove steamer basket from the pot and allow to cool slightly so that some of the excess moisture evaporates.
• Place the cauliflower, Greek yogurt, egg, 3/4 cups of the shredded cheese, salt, and pepper into a blender or food processor, and process until smooth.
• Stir in about two slices of the crumbled bacon.
• Transfer the cauliflower to the prepared dish and sprinkle with remaining cheese and the rest of the crumbled bacon.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until heated through and browned on top.

BACON CHEDDAR LOADED MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• To a large stockpot, add the potatoes, cover with 1-inch water above them, and bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil for about 15 to 20 minutes, or until tender and done; don't overcook.
• Drain potatoes well and then return them back to the stockpot.
• Using a potato masher, mash them by hand until they're mostly smooth with a few lumps.
• Add all remaining ingredients, and stir to combine. Taste and if desired, add additional salt and pepper.
• Optionally garnish with chives or green onions and serve. Potatoes will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 1 week and in the freezer for up to 4 months. Reheat gently and you will likely need to add additional cream or milk when reheating if the potatoes have thickened up. *See Notes for Make Ahead and Casserole Style Directions.

LOADED MASHED POTATOES WITH BACON AND CHEDDAR

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Peel potatoes, and cut into 1-inch chunks. Place in a large saucepan, and add enough cold water to cover by about 2 inches. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and reduce to a simmer. Cook until tender and easily pierced with a paring knife, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a colander to drain; return to pan, cover, and set aside.
• Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add bacon, and cook until crisp and browned, turning once. Transfer to paper towels to drain; let cool, andcrumble into pieces.
• Using a fork, mash the potatoes in pan until light and fluffy. Add the cream cheese, butter, and sour cream, and stir until combined and smooth. Add theonion and any onion juice, chives, 2 cups cheese, half the bacon, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.
• Transfer to a buttered 3-quart baking dish. Top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Bake until top is slightly golden and potatoes are heated through, about 30 minutes. Remove from oven; garnish with remaining bacon. Serve immediately.