Cowboy Mashed Potatoes

Saddle up your dinner table with these irresistible Cowboy Mashed Potatoes, a hearty twist on a comfort food classic! Made with fluffy russet potatoes, creamy butter, and heavy cream, this recipe takes mash to a whole new level by blending in crispy bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, and a sprinkle of green onions for a bold, savory kick. Enhanced with a touch of garlic powder for depth, these loaded mashed potatoes strike the perfect balance of creaminess and texture, especially if left slightly chunky for a rustic touch. Perfect for family dinners, backyard barbecues, or any hearty meal, this crowd-pleasing side dish is as indulgent as it is easy to make. Garnished with vibrant green onions, Cowboy Mashed Potatoes are guaranteed to lasso compliments at the dinner table!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 large Russet potatoes
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 0.5 cup Heavy cream
• 6 slices Bacon strips
• 1.5 cups Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 0.5 cup Green onions, chopped
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0 as needed for boiling Water

Directions

Step 1

Peel and cut the russet potatoes into evenly sized chunks for consistent cooking. Rinse under cold water to remove excess starch.

Step 2

In a large pot, add the potato chunks and enough cold water to cover them by about 1 inch. Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the water.

Step 3

Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium and simmer the potatoes until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.

Step 4

While the potatoes are boiling, cook the bacon strips in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Transfer the cooked bacon to a plate lined with paper towels to drain. Once cooled, crumble the bacon into small pieces.

Step 5

In the same pot with the drained potatoes, add the butter, heavy cream, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Use a potato masher to mash the potatoes until smooth. For a chunkier texture, mash lightly to retain some potato pieces.

Step 6

Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and most of the chopped green onions (reserve a small amount of green onions for garnish). Mix until the cheese is melted and all ingredients are evenly combined.

Step 7

Taste the mashed potatoes and adjust seasoning with extra salt or pepper if needed.

Step 8

Transfer the Cowboy Mashed Potatoes to a serving dish, garnish with the reserved green onions, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1782.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2931.7

Total Fat 162.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 94.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 476.8mg	0%
Sodium 4493.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 279.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.5g	0%
Total Sugars 15.8g
Protein 96.9g	0%

Vitamin D 36IU	0%
Calcium 1470.9mg	0%
Iron 17.4mg	0%
Potassium 7445.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 49.3%

Protein: 13.1%

Carbs: 37.7%