Thanksgiving Mashed Potatoes Loaded Recipes

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.

Steps:

• Quarter the spuds, cook in salted water until tender (25-30 min?), drain well, and mash.
• Add remaining ingredients, mixing well (I use my KitchenAid mixer).
• Butter a large casserole dish, spoon spuds into the pan, smoothing off the top.
• Bake at 350 for 30-45 minutes OR zap in the microwave until heated through.
• WARNING: Taste-testing is addictive!
• SERVE: Stir, then spoon into a lovely LARGE bowl, add a dollop of butter at the top of the mountain.
• Prepare extra copies of the recipe--someone will ask for it!
• Prep time refers to peeling spuds & other prep work AND boiling potatoes.
• Cooking time refers to the time needed to REHEAT in an oven (not microwave) at serving time.

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.