How to Make Green Onion and Bacon Mashed Potatoes - A Step-by-Step Guide

Mashed potatoes are a classic side dish that often make an appearance at holiday gatherings and family dinners. While traditional mashed potatoes are delicious on their own, the addition of green onions and bacon takes this beloved dish to a whole new level. Creamy, savory, and bursting with flavor, these green onion and bacon mashed potatoes are sure to become a new favorite at your table.

Green onions, also known as scallions, add a mild onion flavor and a pop of color to the mashed...

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Ingredients

  • 6 baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 teaspoon milk, or as needed
  • 8 slices bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
  • 2 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
  • ½ bunch green onions, chopped, or to taste
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup butter, softened
  • 2 cloves garlic, pressed
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 25 minutes. Drain.
  • Mash potatoes in a large bowl using an electric mixer; pour in milk to make creamier. Stir in bacon, Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, green onions, sour cream, butter, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  • Nutrition

    406 cal.

    • Total Fat: 25g
    • Saturated Fat: 15g
    • Cholesterol: 67mg
    • Sodium: 1035mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 31g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 16g
    • Vitamin C: 35mg
    • Calcium: 51mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 806mg