This outrageous Cheesy Mashed Potatoes recipe is the smashing success you’ve been looking for. So move over plain-old mashed potatoes, because dinner is about to get a massive flavor upgrade with this cream cheese and bacon wonderment!
Easy. Fast. Ridiculously Delicious.
These entirely gratifying cheesy mashed potatoes are simply bursting with bacon, cheddar and buttermilk ranch dressing!
Kristy writes: "Who cares what the main is when you have this as a side?! Yum!"
Now normally, smashing your food is frowned upon. It’s one of the lessons our mom teaches us from the moment we’re big enough to sit in a high chair.
But today we break all the rules!
We’re going to smash our potatoes, and smash them good. And the result will be nothing less than a cream cheese mashed potatoes paradise!
My son actually makes a special request for this bacon loaded cheesy mashed potatoes recipe every single holiday. And once you try it for yourself, you’ll know why.
That’s because these out-of-this-world amazing cheese mashed potatoes add such massive indulgence to any holiday or dinner party! They’re the perfect side for your weeknight dinner, and a definite must-have at Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter.
In fact, these potatoes are just as popular as my Garlic Parmesan Potato Wedges and Hashbrown Casserole!
Seriously, you won’t believe how fast they’ll vanish!
So what are you waiting for? Let’s get cooking, shall we?
Here’s how you can make the most amazing side dish you’ll want on repeat – a mashed cheesy potatoes recipe simply bursting with savory bits of bacon!
Ingredients
It takes just a few simple ingredients to make the BEST cheesy mashed potatoes recipe!
First check your fridge, cupboards, or pantry, then add the following to your next grocery list to make sure you’ve got everything you need on hand…
- Yellow Baby Potatoes
- Bacon – use my trick for How To Cook Crispy Bacon.
- Green Onions
- Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- Sour Cream
- Whipped Cream Cheese
- Ranch Mix – store bought or use my homemade Buttermilk Ranch Seasoning.
- Salt & Pepper
- *optional Garlic Powder
Just 9 simple ingredients to create these irresistible cream cheese mashed potatoes. That’s all you’ll need. Talk about EASY!
How To Make Cheesy Mashed Potatoes
Making this amazing mashed cheesy potatoes recipe is so much easier than you might think!
Here’s what you’ll do…
1. Prepare your bacon ahead of time.
2. Then start by boiling your potatoes.
3. In a large mixing bowl, smash your potatoes using a potato masher.
4. Then add in the remaining ingredients as specified and mix well.
5. Finally… serve up your cheese mashed potatoes and INDULGE!
Making these cream cheese mashed potatoes really is that easy!
What To Serve With Cheese Mashed Potatoes
Try adding one of these tasty dinner sides and dinner recipes to help complete your easy, gourmet-style dinner feast…
Sides
- Easy Crusty Dutch Oven Bread
- Easy Rosemary No Knead Bread
- Balsamic Vinegar and Olive Oil Dipping Sauce for Bread
- Slow Cooker Cranberry Sauce
- Cauliflower in Cheese Sauce Recipe
- Crockpot Easy Cheesy Broccoli Recipe
Entreés
- Stove Top Chicken Casserole
- Chicken and Stuffing in Crockpot
- Slow Cooker Cranberry Chicken
- Brown Sugar Maple Ham
- Crock Pot Beef Roast
Reviews
Here’s what your frugal friends are saying about this easy mashed cheesy potatoes recipe…
B. writes: “This is like the perfect side dish for anything! Love it.”
Betty writes: “Incredible”
Maria writes: “Yummy, loaded smashed potatoes are the best!”
Lisa writes: “Amazing!”
Kristy writes: “Who cares what the main is when you have this as a side?! Yum!”
Pat writes: “Delicious”
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Cheesy Mashed Potatoes
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds Yellow Baby Potatoes, scrubbed (soft skin is great for smashing)
- 16 ounces Bacon, cooked until crispy
- 3 Green Onions, chopped
- 2 cups shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- 1 cup Sour Cream
- ½ cup Whipped Cream Cheese
- 1 ounce Hidden Ranch Salad Dressing & Seasoning Mix packeg or 3 tablespoons Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing Mix
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder (optional)
Instructions
- Cook bacon using this Trick for Perfect Crispy Bacon
- Bring water to boil in large pot, then boil potatoes in water for approx. 15 minutes, or until fork tender
- Drain potatoes, and place in a large bowl
- Smash potatoes using a Potato Masher, with the skin on.
- Chop crispy bacon and green onions, and set aside
- In a small bowl, combine sour cream, whipped cream cheese, ranch packet, salt & pepper, stir well, then transfer into large bowl containing smashed potatoes
- Stir in chopped bacon, chopped green onions and shredded sharp cheddar
- Mix ingredients thoroughly and ENJOY!!
Notes
- For answers to Frequently Asked Questions or tips for common substitutions and variations, please refer to the detailed information above this recipe card.
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So have you tried this easy cheesy mashed potatoes recipe yet?
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I really love these smashed potatoes! They’re so easy to make, and they disappear at EVERY gathering!! Thank you for the recipe 🙂
You are so welcome Traci. I am so glad everyone liked them!
This looks like potato heaven – talk about comfort food! The smashed potatoes alone sound flavorful, but then add in the crispy bacon, cheese and green onions? I’m all in! I kinda want to eat this as an entire meal by itself – is that allowed? 🙂
Absolutely! I think enjoying these as a meal all by themselves is a fantastic idea!!
Is this something I could make ahead of time and then bake to warm up the next day?
Hi Melissa ~ we have these as leftovers all the time and they are just as good the next day! Making them ahead of time and baking to warm up sounds like a fabulous idea… enjoy!! 🙂
What is the way to cook crispy bacon?? I didn’t see a link
Hi Julie ~ here’s a link to the Crispy Bacon tip…
https://thefrugalgirls.com/2013/05/perfect-crispy-bacon-in-oven.html
ENJOY! 🙂