Bacon Cheddar Mashed Potatoes

Name: Bacon Cheddar Mashed Potatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 22 min
Ingredients: 3 pounds potatoes (I prefer red potatoes, but any kind will work.); 1½ teaspoons Magic Flavor Dust; 1 cup cooked, crumbled bacon (1 pound of bacon, cooked yields about 1 cup cooked, crumbled bacon.); 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (4 ounces equals about 1 cup of shredded cheese); 1 cup sour cream; 1-2 green onions, finely chopped (optional, but recommended)

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Last updated on April 3rd, 2021 at 12:14 pm

Potatoes don’t have to be boring. With just a few simple ingredients and an Instant Pot, you’ll have a mouth-watering side dish!

Better make a big batch, they’ll go fast!

Holly

Mashed Potatoes become extraordinary with the addition of bacon and shredded cheddar cheese!

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Prep Time 10 mins

Pressure Cooking Time 12 mins

Total Time 22 mins

Course Dinner, Side Dish

Cuisine American, Comfort Food

Servings

Calories 294 kcal

Equipment

Pressure Cooker
Potato Masher
Cheese Shredder
Measuring Cup

Ingredients

3 pounds potatoes I prefer red potatoes, but any kind will work.
1½ teaspoons Magic Flavor Dust https://thecookingfamily.com/magic-flavor-dust/
1 cup cooked, crumbled bacon 1 pound of bacon, cooked yields about 1 cup cooked, crumbled bacon.
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 4 ounces equals about 1 cup of shredded cheese
1 cup sour cream
1-2 green onions, finely chopped optional, but recommended

Instructions

Cook the Potatoes in the Instant Pot

Place potatoes in the Instant Pot insert.
Add 1 cup of water.
After checking the silicon ring, close lid.
Make sure the valve is set to [Sealing].
Select the [Pressure Cook] or [Manual] program.
Make sure pressure level is set to [High] pressure.
Adjust pressure cooking time to 12-15 minutes, depending on the size of the individual potatoes.

Make the Mashed Potatoes

Allow potatoes to Natural Release for 3-5 minutes.
Release any remaining pressure from the pot and open the lid facing away from you, avoiding hot steam reaching your face.
Sprinkle Magic Flavor Dust over the potatoes and mash with potato masher. No need to drain the cooking liquid, as it will all be absorbed by the potatoes.
Add bacon and stir while mashing more.
Add cheddar cheese and incorporate into potatoes.
Mix in sour cream.
Taste and adjust seasoning by adding additional salt and pepper, if needed.
Garnish with chopped green onions and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 294kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 14gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 545mgPotassium: 770mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 336IUVitamin C: 34mgCalcium: 154mgIron: 1mg

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