This is a yummy way to turn an ordinary box of instant mashed potatoes into something special – – oh, and it’s EASY too!

Once these 3 simple “extra” ingredients are added to the boxed mashed potatoes, it transforms them into a fantastic side dish perfect to go with any dinner or special occasion. 

Easy Loaded Mashed Potatoes Recipe

 
1 package instant mashed potatoes
(prepared according to packaged directions)
2 strips cooked bacon, crumbled
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 tbsp minced fresh or dried chives

Prepare potatoes according to package directions.  Mix in the bacon, cheese and chives – serve! – – OPTIONAL:  To make them even more creamy, stir in a couple tablespoons of sour cream.

Loaded Mashed Potatoes Options:

If you want to change things up you can use other types of cheese (blue cheese gives it a totally different flavor), add in finely diced ham, kick things up with a little hot sauce, or sprinkle some crispy onions on the top. You can’t go wrong!

Easy Loaded Mashed Potatoes Recipe (Using Instant Potatoes)

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Ingredients

• 1 package instant mashed potatoes (prepared according to packaged directions)
• 2 strips cooked bacon, crumbled
• 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 tbsp minced fresh or dried chives

Instructions

Prepare potatoes according to package directions. Mix in the bacon, cheese and chives – serve! – – OPTIONAL: To make them even more creamy, stir in a couple tablespoons of sour cream.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 112 Total Fat: 7g Saturated Fat: 4g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 3g Cholesterol: 20mg Sodium: 278mg Carbohydrates: 8g Fiber: 1g Sugar: 0g Protein: 5g

Nutrition is calculated automatically and may not be accurate.