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This is my favorite Thanksgiving side dish to make each you. This recipe is creamy, tangy, tasty and so easy to prepare. Honestly, I don’t think I will ever make plain mashed potatoes again after trying this recipe. If you make it, let me know your thoughts – I would love to hear what you think!
Frugal Tips
- Potatoes go on sale over the holiday season because stores know that most of us are stocking up on them. So you should be able to find Idaho potatoes priced at or under $0.49/lb.
- Sour cream also typically goes on sale the week before holidays so stock up and get enough for Thanksgiving and Christmas – watch the expiration dates because it doesn’t usually expire for a month or so.
Healthy Tips
- I so wish I had a healthy tip for you in this recipe. But I don’t. Well, I guess you could substitute turkey bacon for pork bacon? Besides that, this recipe is all about flavor. And comfort. And creaminess.
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Paula’s Loaded Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients
2 heads garlic
6 pounds Idaho potatoes, peeled and quartered
Salt
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup butter
1 12 oz carton sour cream
1 8 oz block sharp white Cheddar, grated (my favorite brand to use is Cabot)
1 1/2 pounds bacon
Green onion (for topping) if desired
Instructions
1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2) Cook bacon on stovetop. Once crispy, cut into small pieces. Set aside.
3) Cut the tops off 2 garlic heads. Wrap in foil and bake for 30 minutes. Let cool. Remove garlic from skins.
4) Cook potatoes in boiling water until tender. Drain. Return to pot.
5) Mash potatoes until smooth (I used a hand mixer), add salt, pepper, butter, sour cream, garlic
6) Add cheddar cheese and bacon.
7) Spoon mashed potatoes into serving bowl.
8) Top with green onions (if desired)
Enjoy!
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My name is Liza and I began my money-saving journey in the Spring of 2009 as a way to stretch a limited household income. I had lost my job and my hubby was self-employed. I launched Addicted to Saving in November of 2009 and it has grown by leaps and bounds. Since then, my hubby and I have struggled with the ups and downs of two failed adoptions and are now LOVING being parents to our little man Asher who we brought home from Ethiopia in August of 2013. I feel incredibly blessed to be able to help you save money. My goal is that you will have FUN and become empowered to save more and more money each week..
Hi! Visiting from Something to Talk About. This looks amazing! Yes, it is unhealthy, but if only served once a year it’s ok! I will definitely make this!