Sharing my favorite Cheesy Mashed Potatoes today! Packed with bacon, ranch and lots of cheese!! A great side for any occasion.
Cheesy Mashed Potatoes
Nothing better than cheesy mashed potatoes! I’ve come to the realization that I have a slight obsession with Bacon, Ranch and Cheddar recipes which is why you see them so much on Picky Palate. My mashed potatoes today are absolutely sinful. Packed with my favorite potato topping flavors, it’s hard to resist them! Let’s have a mashed potato night shall we?!
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Start by peeling 2 1/2 pounds of russet potatoes.
How To Make Cheesy Mashed Potatoes
- Boil cubed potatoes for 10-15 minutes or until fork tender. Drain and place into the bowl of a stand mixer.
- Add your butter, milk, garlic salt, pepper, Ranch seasoning and 1/2 cup of shredded cheese. Mix until just combined. Transfer potatoes to a large dutch oven or pot over medium heat. Top with remaining shredded cheese and close lid to melt cheese for 3-5 minutes. Remove lid and serve with crumbled bacon on top.
Rinse and cube your potatoes into 1 inch cubes.
How Long To Boil Potatoes For Mashed Potatoes?
Boil evenly cubed potatoes until they are fork tender, about 10-15 minutes.
How To Season Mashed Potatoes
Add your milk and seasonings.
Butter, pepper and cheese please!
Grab a spoon and give a taste 🙂
More cheese on top to melt. Mmm!
Add crumbled bacon on top and you are ready to munch!
Bacon Cheesy Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 pounds russet potatoes peeled and cubed
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- 1 cup warm milk I used skim
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt I use Lawry’s
- 1 teaspoon dry Ranch dressing seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese divid
Instructions
- Boil cubed potatoes for 10-15 minutes or until fork tender. Drain and place into the bowl of a stand mixer.
- Add your butter, milk, garlic salt, pepper, Ranch seasoning and 1/2 cup of shredded cheese. Mix until just combined. Transfer potatoes to a large dutch oven or pot over medium heat. Top with remaining shredded cheese and close lid to melt cheese for 3-5 minutes. Remove lid and serve with crumbled bacon on top.