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
Ingredients:
1 4 oz. 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
How to make loaded mashed potatoes with instant potatoes:
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)
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:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 112Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 278mgCarbohydrates: 8gFiber: 1gSugar: 0gProtein: 5g
Nutrition is calculated automatically and may not be accurate.
Carrie at In the Hammock Blog says
This looks delicious! and easy!
akronugurl says
looks yummy i love mashed potatoes!
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John Hoel says
When you say package of mashed potatoes what size package are we talking about?
Chrysa says
We used a 4 oz. package. I’ll update to specify that. Thanks!