Crockpot Loaded Mashed Potatoes Recipe: Easy Bacon & Cheese Comfort Food
Creamy, buttery mashed potatoes cooked in the crockpot and loaded with crispy bacon, melty cheddar cheese, sour cream, and green onions. This easy comfort food side dish is perfect for holidays, potlucks, or cozy family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-4 hours (high) or 6-7 hours (low)
- Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes (high) or 6 hours 15 minutes (low)
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 lbs russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup whole milk or heavy cream
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked crispy and chopped
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- Extra shredded cheese, for garnish (optional)
- Additional chopped bacon, for garnish (optional)
- Fresh parsley or more green onions, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Peel and chop potatoes into 2-inch pieces. Add to crockpot.
- Pour chicken broth over potatoes. Scatter butter cubes on top. Season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine.
- Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-7 hours, until potatoes are fork-tender.
- While potatoes cook, fry bacon in a skillet until crispy. Drain and chop.
- Once potatoes are tender, add milk and sour cream. Mash directly in the crockpot using a potato masher or hand mixer until creamy and fluffy. Add more milk if needed.
- Stir in shredded cheddar cheese and most of the chopped bacon (reserve some for topping). Mix until cheese is melted and well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Sprinkle with chopped green onions and remaining bacon. Top with extra cheese if desired.
- Keep on ‘warm’ in the crockpot until ready to serve, stirring occasionally.
Notes
For vegetarian, skip bacon and add smoked paprika or caramelized onions. Use room temperature dairy for best texture. Don’t overmix potatoes to avoid gumminess. Recipe is naturally gluten-free; check broth and bacon labels. Can be made ahead and reheated gently with a splash of milk. Freezes well for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup per serv
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 8
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