Green Onion and Bacon Mashed Potatoes

Name: Green Onion and Bacon Mashed Potatoes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 6 baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces; 1 teaspoon milk, or as needed; 8 slices bacon strips, cooked and crumbled; 2 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese; 0.5 bunch green onions, chopped, or to taste; 0.5 cup sour cream; 0.25 cup butter, softened; 2 cloves garlic, pressed; 1.5 teaspoons salt; 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper

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These bacon mashed potatoes are very tasty and put zing into a plain old side dish. I made these and the next day could not wait to eat the leftovers (hoping no one else got to them first).

Recipe by Michelle Haner

Updated on January 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

50 mins

Servings:

8

Yield:

8 servings

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Ingredients

6 baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 teaspoon milk, or as needed
8 slices bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
2 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
½ bunch green onions, chopped, or to taste
½ cup sour cream
¼ cup butter, softened
2 cloves garlic, pressed
1 ½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 25 minutes. Drain.
Mash potatoes in a large bowl using an electric mixer; pour in milk to make creamier. Stir in bacon, Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, green onions, sour cream, butter, garlic, salt, and pepper.

Cook's Note:

You can substitute margarine for butter, if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

406	Calories
25g	Fat
31g	Carbs
16g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 406
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25g	32%
Saturated Fat 15g	74%
Cholesterol 67mg	22%
Sodium 1035mg	45%
Total Carbohydrate 31g	11%
Dietary Fiber 4g	14%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 16g
Vitamin C 35mg	173%
Calcium 51mg	4%
Iron 2mg	9%
Potassium 806mg	17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.