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    Crockpot Loaded Mashed Potatoes

    Updated January 7, 2022. Originally Posted October 21, 2020 By Nikole This post may contain Amazon affiliate links.

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    Loaded mashed potatoes made easy by cooking up in the crockpot! You'll love this easy side dish recipe to help complete all your favorite meals. Perfect when you've run out of room in the oven!

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    Why you'll want to make this side dish

    It's so easy! This is practically a set it and forget it type of side dish. The crockpot does all the work! And to make it even easier, I used microwave bacon!

    It's made with easy to find fresh and pantry staples. These ingredients are easy to find at all grocery stores.

    It's mashed potatoes-only better! I can hardly resist mashed potatoes as is, but when they are loaded with cheese, bacon, sour cream, butter and green onions, I'm really in trouble!  While I can eat these straight out of the crockpot, they are delicious along side my Easy Roast Turkey with Herb Butter and this Instant Pot Brisket.

    Ingredients

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    Step by step instructions

    Cut potatoes into large pieces (quarters or eights depending on size).

    Pour chicken broth over the top, cover and cook until softened (about 3 hours on high).

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    When potatoes are done, they can be easily pierced with a fork. Season with salt and pepper. Mash with or without the liquid. I keep the liquid.

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    Add melted butter, sour cream, half the butter and bacon. Stir to combine.

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    Top with remaining cheese, sour cream, and sliced green onions.

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    Loaded mashed potatoes notes and tips

    What are the best potatoes for mashed potatoes? This recipe was made with russet potatoes, but you can try it with Yukon gold. Russets are lighter in texture while Yukons are a bit more dense. I haven't tried reds, so please leave me a comment if you have!

    Pre-cooked microwave bacon works well, but feel free to fry some, if desired.

    If you don't have or want sour cream, you can use milk. Just start with about ¼ cup (warmed up) and work up to ½ cup, depending on desired consistency.

    Use cream cheese instead of sour cream if desired. Be sure to warm it up in the microwave first so it will blend smoothly. Four ounces is a great amount for this recipe (½ block).

    More side dishes you might like to try

    Creamy Corn Casserole

    Baked Mac and Cheese

    Pumpkin Mac and Cheese

    Stoneground Grits

    Thank you for reading this recipe! If you make it, I’d love for you to give it a ★ rating  below. This lets me know what you like and want to see more of. Can we connect on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest? I appreciate your support!

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    Crockpot Loaded Mashed Potatoes

    Recipe by Nikole Berg
    Loaded mashed potatoes made easy by cooking up in the crockpot! You'll love this easy side dish recipe to help complete all your favorite meals. Perfect when you've run out of room in the oven!
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 3 hrs
    Total Time 3 hrs 15 mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 Servings
    Calories 412 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 pounds potatoes russets
    • 1 cups cup chicken broth or vegetable broth
    • 1 cup sour cream
    • 4 tablespoons melted butter
    • 8 ounces sharp shredded cheddar cheese, divided or your favorite cheese
    • 8 slices chopped bacon, divided I use pre-cooked microwave bacon
    • ¼ cup chopped green onion if desired
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
    • ½ teaspoon pepper or to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Peel and dice potatoes into quarters or eights, depending on size.
    • Add potatoes to crock-pot. Pour stock over, then sprinkle potatoes with salt and pepper.
    • If cooking on high, potatoes will need about 3 hours to soften. If cooking on low, allow 6 hours.
    • Potatoes are ready to mash when they are tender and can be easily pierced with a fork. If you prefer thicker mashed potatoes, remove them from the pot and drain the liquid. If you like more of a pureed style mashed potatoes, leave the liquid.
    • Mash potatoes, then add butter, sour cream, half the cheese, and half the bacon. Stir well then top with remaining cheese, bacon, and green onions.

    Notes

    • What are the best potatoes for mashed potatoes? This recipe was made with russet potatoes, but you can try it with Yukon gold. Russets are lighter in texture while Yukons are a bit more dense. I haven't tried reds, so please leave me a comment if you have!
    • Pre-cooked microwave bacon works well, but feel free to fry some, if desired.
    • If you don't have or want sour cream, you can use milk. Just start with about ¼ cup (warmed up) and work up to ½ cup, depending on desired consistency.
    • Use cream cheese instead of sour cream if desired. Be sure to warm it up in the microwave first so it will blend smoothly. Four ounces is a great amount for this recipe (½ block).

    Nutrition

    Calories: 412kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 15gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 74mgSodium: 820mgPotassium: 814mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 709IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 289mgIron: 6mg
    Keyword bacon mashed potatoes, crock pot mashed potatoes, potato side dish
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    Nikole is the creator and photographer behind The Travel Palate, a food and travel blog featuring quick and flavorful recipes and getaway guides. Nikole hopes to inspire your inner foodie whether you're in the kitchen or traveling on your next adventure.

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    1. Lee

      April 27, 2019 at 1:04 pm

      Have never heard of this before. Trying it tomorrow for Sunday supper.

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    2. Lisa

      April 14, 2019 at 5:24 pm

      This worked perfectly. Easiest way to make mashed potatoes. Will make again.

      Reply
    3. Lisa

      April 14, 2019 at 5:23 pm

      This worked perfectly. Easiest way to make mashed potatoes.

      Reply

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