Mashed Potatoes Loaded with Bacon and Cheddar

Mashed Potatoes Loaded with Bacon and Cheddar
Mashed Potatoes Loaded with Bacon and Cheddar is a gluten free side dish. This recipe covers 14% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe makes 12 servings with 491 calories, 14g of protein, and 33g of fat each. It will be a hit at your Thanksgiving event. Head to the store and pick up cream, kosher salt, idaho russet potatoes, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 5 minutes.

Instructions

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Peel potatoes, and cut into 1-inch chunks.
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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.
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Transfer to a colander to drain; return to pan, cover, and set aside.Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat.
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Add bacon, and cook until crisp and browned, turning once.
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Transfer to paper towels to drain; let cool, and crumble into pieces.Using a fork, mash the potatoes in pan until light and fluffy.
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Add the cream cheese, butter, and sour cream, and stir until combined and smooth.
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Add the chives, 2 cups cheddar cheese, half the bacon, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.
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Transfer to a buttered 3-quart baking dish. Top with remaining ½ cup cheddar cheese.
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Bake until top is slightly golden and potatoes are heated through, about 30 minutes.
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Remove from oven; garnish with remaining bacon.
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Serve immediately.
DifficultyNormal
Ready In5 m.
Servings12
Health Score5
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