I am so excited to share this recipe for my favorite loaded mashed potatoes with you. This recipe was born from a little experimentation after craving a twice-baked potato one evening. I decided to make it all in one large bowl and add to a crockpot! This has become such a fun and delicious holiday side dish.

A couple of years ago I had the opportunity to cater a dinner for an office holiday party. In putting my heart and soul into the menu, I decided to share these loaded potatoes in a large crockpot as a side dish. This side dish is packed with bold flavor, so I felt a little nervous to share it with a big group! To my surprise the entire pot was cleaned dry by the end of the dinner!

I’m hopeful you’ll love this recipe and can make it for a side dish at your next holiday gathering! I would love to know if you make it, feel free to tag or message me on INSTAGRAM @handmade.farmhouse!

Tips for making favorite loaded mashed potatoes:

These ingredients that are optional. Depending on your preference add a little less or a little more of each for preferred flavor!
After mixing ingredients into the mashed potatoes, they will go from hot to cool. I like to add my potatoes to a crockpot on warm heat to keep them warm for serving!
End up with leftovers? Add a little cream to them if they’re dry upon heating.

Favorite Loaded Mashed Potatoes

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Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Ingredients

3.75-4 pounds Russet potatoes Boiled until tender
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1oz packet Hidden Valley Ranch dips
3oz packet Bacon bits
2 sticks salted butter softened
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
2 Tablespoons Heavy cream (optional but delish!)

Instructions

Wash, peel and boil potatoes until fork tender.
In a very large bowl, add strained potatoes and butter, ranch powder, sour cream, salt and onion powder. Use a potato masher or mixer to whip potatoes until smooth.
Fold in cheese and bacon bits. I like to add about 2 tablespoons heavy cream and fold in just to add a bit of moisture and creamy texture.
Pour into a crockpot and keep on warm until ready to serve.
Garnish with chives, cheese and bacon bits if desired.