This loaded mashed potato recipe is perfect as a side dish for a meatloaf dinner, thick and juicy Filet Mignons, roast beef dinner or whatever else you're in the mood for.
It definitely falls in the comfort food category.
| Dish: | Large pot | ||
| Small saucepan | |||
| Ingredients: | Water | 3 L | (12 cups) |
| Potatoes | 1 kg | (2.2 lbs) | |
| Margarine or butter | 125 ml | (1/2 cup) | |
| Milk, 2% | 125 ml | (1/2 cup) | |
| Buttermilk | 160 ml | (2/3 cup) | |
| Salt and pepper | To taste | ||
| Sour cream | To taste | ||
| Bacon bits | To taste | ||
| Green onion, chopped | To taste |
| Instructions: | 1. Peel the potatoes and cut into pieces no larger than golf balls. Place in the pot with the water. | ||
| 2. On high heat, bring the water to a boil then reduce to medium heat and let the potatoes cook for 10 to 15 minutes. The potatoes should easily fall apart with a fork when they are ready. | |||
| 3. In the mean time, warm up the milk and butter (but not the buttermilk) in a small saucepan on low heat. Do not let it boil. | |||
| 4. Drain the potatoes and mash them. | |||
| 5. Add the warmed milk and butter and mix well. | |||
| 6. Add buttermilk slowly until you have reached desired consistency. You may not use all of it. | |||
| 7. Dress with salt and pepper, sour cream, bacon bits and green onions to taste. Enjoy your delicious loaded mashed potato recipe | |||
You can also add cheese on top of your mashed potatoes if you want.