LOADED SMASHED POTATOES

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If mashed potatoes are a must at your family Thanksgiving, then why not go all out with the works? I love garlic, onions and bacon, and this dish has all three! -Kathy Harding, Richmond, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 whole garlic bulbs
1 tablespoon canola oil
8 bacon strips
3 green onions, chopped
4 pounds small red potatoes
2 cups sour cream
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/3 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup 2% milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Minced chives, optional

Steps:

  • Remove papery outer skin from garlic (do not peel or separate cloves). Cut tops off garlic bulbs. Brush with oil. Wrap each bulb in heavy-duty foil., Bake at 425° for 30-35 minutes or until softened. Cool for 10 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. In the same skillet, cook onions in reserved drippings for 2 minutes or until tender; set aside. Crumble bacon., Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain and transfer to a large bowl., Mash potatoes. Squeeze softened garlic over top. Stir in the bacon, onions with drippings, sour cream, 1 cup cheese, butter, milk, salt and pepper; combine. Spoon mixture into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; top with remaining cheese., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted. Garnish with chives if desired.

Nutrition Facts :

Surobha kumar matho Suorabh matho
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These potatoes were a little too salty for my taste. I think I'll use less salt next time. But the texture was great!


Britney Grice
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These potatoes were so easy to make and they turned out so well! I love that you can use any kind of potatoes you have on hand. I used Yukon Golds and they were delicious.


Francisca Maloku
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These potatoes were amazing! I loved the combination of crispy and fluffy. I also loved the flavor of the bacon and cheese. I will definitely be making these again.


Sk Murad
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These potatoes were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I'll add some more butter or olive oil next time. But the flavor was great!


SULTAN.Z FABRIC
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I'm a big fan of smashed potatoes and these were some of the best I've ever had. The crispy edges and fluffy insides were perfect. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy side dish.


Scott Bonner
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These potatoes were absolutely delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. I served them with grilled salmon and roasted vegetables and it was a meal to remember.


Dawn O8A
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These potatoes were a little too salty for my taste. I think I'll use less salt next time. But the texture was great!


Ghufran Ullah
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These potatoes were so easy to make and they turned out so well! I love that you can use any kind of potatoes you have on hand. I used russet potatoes and they were delicious.


romaish arther
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These potatoes were amazing! I loved the combination of crispy and fluffy. I also loved the flavor of the bacon and cheese. I will definitely be making these again.


R. Ngugi
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These potatoes were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I'll add some more butter or olive oil next time. But the flavor was great!


Ifeanyi Ezennia
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I'm a big fan of smashed potatoes and these were some of the best I've ever had. The crispy edges and fluffy insides were perfect. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy side dish.


Milissa Miller
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These potatoes were absolutely delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. I served them with grilled chicken and roasted vegetables and it was a meal to remember.


Otitoju Oluwasegun
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These potatoes were a little too bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more salt and pepper next time. But the texture was great!


Darko Vlajkovic
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These potatoes were so easy to make and they turned out perfect! I love that you can use any kind of potatoes you have on hand. I used Yukon Golds and they were delicious.


Sk Ovi
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I'm not a big fan of potatoes, but these smashed potatoes were amazing! The bacon and cheese really took them to the next level. I'll definitely be making these again soon.


Shiva Pandey
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These smashed potatoes were a hit at my last party! Everyone loved the crispy edges and fluffy insides. I'll definitely be making them again.


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