Loaded Mashed Potatoes (Paula Deen)

SweetsLady's Note:

I got this from her magazine and let me tell you that these are amazing!! They were made by a firefighting chef, Mike Wathen, where she visited in Alabama. Here are the adjustments I made: red potaotes, light sour cream, light cheddar cheese, and turkey bacon. I actually just fried up the bacon and then crumbled it. Hubby and kids were raving about how these were the best mashed potatoes they have ever had!

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 12

• 6 lbs idaho potatoes , peeled and quartered
• ½ cup butter
• 1 head garlic , roasted
• 1 (12 ounce) carton sour cream
• milk
• 1 (8 ounce) package sharp white cheddar cheese , grated
• 1 ½ lbs bacon , julienned and browned
• ½ tablespoon salt
• 2 teaspoons ground black pepper

Directions:

1. In large stockpot, cook potatoes in enough salted water to cover until tender.
2. Drain and return to stockpot.
3. Add butter, garlic, and sourcream; beat with an electric mixer until smooth.
4. Add a little milk, if needed.
5. Stir in cheese, bacon, salt, and pepper. Serve immediately.
6. Enjoy!

Reviews

[Noo]

Yummy yummy...what a lovely variation on a simple mash recipe!!
I used all low fat options,including weight watchers bacon and didn't feel that my taste buds were compromised in any way at all!! I didn't use the milk, as I felt that the consistency of my potatoes was great without it.
We loved this...and would certainly make it again.
Another top offering from you Sweets!! Thanks!!

[staceyelee]

Great Recipe !