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Bacon Cheddar Mashed Potatoes

May 28, 2020 by //  by Holly Leave a Comment

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!

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Bacon Cheddar Mashed Potatoes

Mashed Potatoes become extraordinary with the addition of bacon and shredded cheddar cheese!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Pressure Cooking Time12 minutes mins
Total Time22 minutes mins
Course: Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Keyword: Budget-friendly, Dinner, Gluten-free
Servings: 8
Calories: 294kcal
Author: Holly

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: 294kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 545mg | Potassium: 770mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 336IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 154mg | Iron: 1mg

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Tom’s Super Potato Salad

July 3, 2017 by //  by Holly Leave a Comment

Last updated on September 4th, 2020 at 09:03 pm

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This is a special family recipe to me. That’s because it comes from a special man.

Tom.

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Tom is my dad, and I think he’s just about the best guy ever. I got my kitchen improvisational spirit from him, and this recipe is a perfect example. He spent years analyzing and tweaking the proportions to arrive at this delicious recipe. We’ve made it for years, arriving at parties and BBQ’s with a giant bowl and leaving with it licked clean. We hope you like it as much as we (and our friends) do.

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Filed Under: Gluten Free, Instant Pot, Kids in the Kitchen, Kitchen Tools, Recipes Tagged With: 30 Minutes, Cooking Potatoes, Dill, Food And Drink, Instant Pot, Potato, Potato Salads, Reds Potatoes

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