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Cheddar Mashed Potatoes

SUBMITTED BY: Debra Francis

"'This new twist on an old favorite is great for company because it makes plenty,' assures Debra Francis of Nathalie, Virginia. 'The original recipe called for baked potatoes, but boiling them is quicker.'"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 87 stars. This recipe average a 4.8 star rating.
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PREP TIME  40 Min
COOK TIME  20 Min
READY IN  1 Hr

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INGREDIENTS

  • 8 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 teaspoon minced chives

DIRECTIONS

  1. Place potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water; cover and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain and mash. Add sour cream, butter, salt and pepper; beat until smooth and fluffy.
  2. Transfer to a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese, bacon and chives if desired. Bake, uncovered, at 325 degrees F for 20 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2006 by LoriAnn
These were really good and flavorful! Very creamy! I made exactly as written, but used... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 1, 2008 by lovestohost
wow wow wow....bacon, cheese, sour cream, how can you go wrong? I couldn't believe this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 16, 2008 by L.T.
This was my first time EVER making mashed potatoes and they turned out pretty well! I used... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2007 by New Mommy
my potatoes turned out very creamy and yummy! although I don't think it's necessary to cook in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 12, 2007 by ROBYLG
I made this for our Easter, family dinner and everyone raved about it. The only thing I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 8, 2007 by ~TAYLOR~
YUM! I just mixed the cheese right into the potatoes and cut the sour cream in half (not a big... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 7, 2006 by Claudia N.
I made these the night before for a holiday dinner and baked them the next day to save time. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 21, 2008 by stylistmama
These are SO good! I made them with red potatoes, and left the peels on. Also used pancetta... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2008 by fruitbake
This is a good potato recipe for when I don't have gravy to go on top. Add some milk, it was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 9, 2008 by Kym
Adding more bacon and cheese than called for makes this dissapear at potlucks. I use 8-12... MORE