Loaded Baked Red Mashed Potatoes Recipes

LOADED MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place the bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels.
• Place potatoes into a large pot of lightly salted water; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain potatoes and return them to the pot.
• Mash butter into the potatoes with a potato masher or electric hand mixer until melted completely into the potatoes; add sour cream and continue to beat until combined. Crumble bacon into the potato mixture; add Cheddar cheese and chives and stir. Season potatoes with salt and pepper.

LOADED RED POTATO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Place potatoes in a 6-qt. stockpot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 15-20 minutes. Drain; return to pot., Mash potatoes, gradually adding milk, butter, pepper and salt. Spread into a greased 3-quart baking dish; sprinkle with 1 cup cheese and bacon. Dollop with sour cream; sprinkle with chives and remaining cheese., Bake, uncovered, until heated through and cheese is melted, 20-25 minutes.

LOADED MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
• Put the potatoes into a large pot and cover with water and 2 teaspoons of the salt.
• Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes.
• Drain the potatoes and put them back into the pot with the butter and sour cream.
• Mash them well and add in the remaining salt and the pepper.
• Scoop the potatoes into a 9x13 casserole dish and top with the cheese and bacon.
• Cook the potatoes for 5-10 minutes covered with foil, or until the cheese is fully melted.
• Garnish with green onions before serving.

LOADED BAKED RED MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

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

LOADED MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain and place in a large bowl. Add the sour cream, milk, butter, salt and pepper. Beat on medium-low speed until light and fluffy. Stir in 2 cups cheese, bacon and onions., Transfer to a greased 3-qt. baking dish. Top with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.

MASHED RED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a large saucepan or Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain. , In a large bowl, mash the potatoes with butter, salt, pepper and enough cream to achieve desired consistency.

TWICE-BAKED RED POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Scrub potatoes; pierce each several times with a fork. Microwave, uncovered, on high until just tender, 10-12 minutes, turning once., When potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut each lengthwise in half. Scoop out pulp, leaving 1/4-in.-thick shells. Mash pulp with all ingredients except cheese., Spoon into potato shells. Top with cheese. Bake until heated through, 25-30 minutes. If desired, broil 2-3 minutes until cheese is light golden brown.

LOADED BAKED POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
• Toss potatoes with oil in a large bowl until well coated. Add garlic salt, chili powder, and pepper and continue to toss until spices are evenly distributed.
• Place potatoes directly on the center rack of the preheated oven. Bake for 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Continue baking until a toothpick inserted in the center of a potato offers little resistance, about 40 minutes more.
• Slice each baked potato lengthwise down the center, add sour cream, green onions, Cheddar cheese, and bacon. Serve piping hot.

LOADED SMASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Remove papery outer skin from garlic (do not peel or separate cloves). Cut tops off garlic bulbs. Brush with oil. Wrap each bulb in heavy-duty foil., Bake at 425° for 30-35 minutes or until softened. Cool for 10 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. In the same skillet, cook onions in reserved drippings for 2 minutes or until tender; set aside. Crumble bacon., Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain and transfer to a large bowl., Mash potatoes. Squeeze softened garlic over top. Stir in the bacon, onions with drippings, sour cream, 1 cup cheese, butter, milk, salt and pepper; combine. Spoon mixture into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; top with remaining cheese., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted. Garnish with chives if desired.