Description
Loaded Mashed Potato Bowls are the ultimate comfort food, featuring creamy mashed potatoes topped with savory ingredients. This hearty dish combines rich flavors and textures that evoke warmth and nostalgia, making it perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in. With easy preparation and endless customization options, these bowls promise to satisfy your cravings and delight your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Russet potatoes
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup crispy bacon bits
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Peel and chop the potatoes into even chunks. Boil in salted water until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Mash until smooth, slowly adding butter.
- Gradually stir in heavy cream until desired consistency is reached, then fold in cheddar cheese until melted.
- Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder if desired.
- Spoon mashed potatoes into bowls and top with bacon bits, sour cream, and green onions.
- Garnish with extra cheese if desired and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Mashing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 65mg