Loaded Baked Red Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Name: Loaded Baked Red Mashed Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (5 lb) bag red potatoes; 1/2 cup butter (softened); 1/4 cup milk or 1 1/2 fluid ounces condensed milk; 1 cup sour cream; 2 teaspoons fresh parsley (minced); 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 2 teaspoons black pepper; 1 tablespoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon basil; 1 (8 ounce) package sharp cheddar cheese (cut in small 1/2 inch wide strips); 1/2 lb bacon (cooked & chopped); 4 green onions (sliced)

Servings: persons

1 (5 lb) bag red potatoes
1/2 cup butter (softened)
1/4 cup milk or 1 1/2 fluid ounces condensed milk
1 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons fresh parsley (minced)
1 tablespoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons black pepper
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 teaspoon basil
1 (8 ounce) package sharp cheddar cheese (cut in small 1/2 inch wide strips)
1/2 lb bacon (cooked & chopped)
4 green onions (sliced)

1
Cook bacon until crispy, place on paper towel to soak up grease, wait until cool.
2
Chop bacon into approximately 1/3 inch pieces and set aside for later.
3
Clean and cut red potatoes into 1/2 inch to 2/3 inch cubes (leave skin on).
4
Boil potatoes until cubes are easily mashed. (Test a couple cubes with a spoon or finger).
5
Lightly mash in a large bowl (Avoid over mashing! Red potatoes can become gooey) and set aside for later.
6
Preheat oven for 350.
7
In a small mixing bowl put: sour cream, milk, parsley, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, and basil.
8
Stir until smooth/blended well.
9
Fold mixture into mashed potatoes.
10
Spoon potatoes evenly into a glass baking dish.
11
Take the strips of sharp cheddar and make a loose basket weave pattern on top of the potatoes.
12
Sprinkle the chopped bacon on top of the potatoes with cheese.
13
Sprinkle the sliced green onions on top.
14
Bake for 15 minutes at 350.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (5 lb) bag red potatoes, 1/2 cup butter (softened), 1/4 cup milk or 1 1/2 fluid ounces condensed milk, 1 cup sour cream, and more.

Yes, Loaded Baked Red Mashed Potatoes falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Loaded Baked Red Mashed Potatoes

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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