Favorite Loaded Mashed Potatoes
Handmade Farmhouse
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
- 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!)
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.
