Loaded Mashed Potatoes

Loaded Mashed Potatoes
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Jason Goldstein of Chop Happy is always in charge of making the mashed potatoes at his family Thanksgiving. This recipe of his takes this holiday classic to a whole new level with sour cream, cheese, scallions and everyone's favorite — bacon.
Prep Time
15
minutes
Cook Time
25
minutes
Servings
8
servings
Loaded Mashed Potatoes
Total time: 35 minutes
Ingredients
  • 3 pound yukon gold potatoes
  • 4 cup chicken stock
  • 3 cloves of garlic, sliced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 4 scallions, chopped
  • 2 tablespoon sour cream
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
  • 4 tablespoon butter
  • 4 tablespoon salt
  • 1 pepper
  • 4 strips of bacon, cooked and chopped
Directions
  1. Place potatoes in a pot and add chicken stock and garlic.
  2. Fill the pot with warm (not hot) water until it just covers the potatoes.
  3. Add 3 tablespoons of salt and bring to a boil.
  4. Cook until potatoes are very tender, about 15 minutes.
  5. Drain liquid from potatoes carefully, the steam will be very hot.
  6. Add heavy cream, butter, pepper and more salt.
  7. Mash the potatoes.
  8. Add sour cream, nutmeg, cheddar cheese, white parts of the scallions, bacon, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper.
  9. Mix gently to incorporate all ingredients.
  10. Garnish with the green parts of the scallions and serve.
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