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Bowl of mashed potatoes topped with sour cream, corn, bacon, chives, and cheese with a gold spoon.

Loaded Mashed Potato Bowl Recipe

Melissa
Dive into the ultimate comfort food with these Loaded Mashed Potato Bowls! Imagine fluffy and buttery Yukon gold potatoes whipped to perfection, then loaded with all your favorite toppings.
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Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 730 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lbs. Yukon gold potatoes
  • Salt to taste
  • 6 tbsp. butter
  • ¾ cup whole milk
  • 4 cloves garlic smashed
  • 6 slices bacon
  • 1 can corn (15.25 oz.)
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 4 tbsp. sour cream
  • 2 tbsp. fresh chives chopped
  • Other toppings of choice jalapenos, BBQ sauce, cooked chicken nuggets, steamed broccoli, sauteed onions, gravy, etc.

Instructions
 

  • Prepare Potatoes: Place peeled and cut potatoes in a large pot. Cover them with cold water by at least 1 inch. Add a generous pinch of salt to taste. Bring the pot to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 20-25 minutes until the potatoes are tender. Drain the water and return the potatoes to the pot.
  • Cook Bacon: Meanwhile, lay bacon slices in a cold skillet. Heat over medium and cook, flipping occasionally, until crisp to your liking. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  • Brown Corn: Drain the skillet, leaving about 1 tablespoon of bacon grease. Add corn and sauté over medium heat until browned. Use a slotted spoon to transfer corn onto paper towels to drain.
  • Infuse Milk: When the potatoes have about 10 minutes left to cook, combine butter, milk, and smashed garlic in a small pot. Heat over low-medium until butter melts. Turn off the heat and let the garlic infuse for at least 5 minutes.
  • Mash Potatoes: Strain the milk mixture into the pot with the hot potatoes using a fine mesh sieve. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Whip the potatoes with an electric mixer or a hand masher until smooth.
  • Assemble Bowls: Spoon mashed potatoes into bowls. Top with crumbled bacon, browned corn, shredded cheese, sour cream, and chives. Add any other desired toppings. Serve immediately.

Notes

Tips:
  • Optimal Potato Texture: For the best texture and the fluffiest mashed potatoes, start cooking the potatoes with cold water and gradually bring them to a boil. This ensures even cooking.
  • Make the Perfect Bacon: For evenly cooked, crispy bacon, start with a cold pan and cook the bacon slowly. This renders the fat better, giving you perfectly crisp strips.

Nutrition

Calories: 730kcal
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