Layered Loaded Mashed Potatoes
Layered Loaded Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients
For the Mashed Potatoes
- 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt, for boiling water
- 1/2 cup whole milk, warmed
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 package Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs cheese, 5.2 ounce
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
For Layering
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons dried chives
Instructions
- 1
Place the peeled and cubed russet potatoes in a large pot. Cover with cold water by about 1 inch, then add 1 tablespoon of kosher salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the potatoes are very tender when pierced with a fork, about 15-20 minutes.
⏱️ 20 min
- 2
While the potatoes are cooking, preheat your oven to 375°F. Lightly grease an 8x8 inch clear baking dish or similar sized oven-safe dish.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 3
Once tender, drain the potatoes thoroughly. Return the drained potatoes to the hot pot. Mash the potatoes with a potato masher until mostly smooth with a slight texture remaining.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Add the warmed whole milk, melted unsalted butter, and the entire package of Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs cheese to the mashed potatoes. Mix vigorously until the Boursin cheese is fully incorporated and the potatoes are creamy. Season with 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper, or adjust to taste.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Spread about one-third of the mashed potato mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle generously with one-third of the shredded cheddar cheese, one-third of the crumbled bacon, and one-third of the dried chives.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Repeat the layering process two more times, creating three distinct layers of mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese, bacon, and chives, ending with a final layer of the toppings.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Bake the layered mashed potatoes in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 375
- 8
Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving warm. A spoonful should reveal the delicious cheesy, bacon-filled layers.
⏱️ 5 min
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Layered Loaded Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients
For the Mashed Potatoes
- 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt, for boiling water
- 1/2 cup whole milk, warmed
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 package Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs cheese, 5.2 ounce
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
For Layering
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons dried chives
Instructions
- 1
Place the peeled and cubed russet potatoes in a large pot. Cover with cold water by about 1 inch, then add 1 tablespoon of kosher salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the potatoes are very tender when pierced with a fork, about 15-20 minutes.
⏱️ 20 min - 2
While the potatoes are cooking, preheat your oven to 375°F. Lightly grease an 8x8 inch clear baking dish or similar sized oven-safe dish.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 3
Once tender, drain the potatoes thoroughly. Return the drained potatoes to the hot pot. Mash the potatoes with a potato masher until mostly smooth with a slight texture remaining.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Add the warmed whole milk, melted unsalted butter, and the entire package of Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs cheese to the mashed potatoes. Mix vigorously until the Boursin cheese is fully incorporated and the potatoes are creamy. Season with 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper, or adjust to taste.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Spread about one-third of the mashed potato mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle generously with one-third of the shredded cheddar cheese, one-third of the crumbled bacon, and one-third of the dried chives.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Repeat the layering process two more times, creating three distinct layers of mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese, bacon, and chives, ending with a final layer of the toppings.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Bake the layered mashed potatoes in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 375 - 8
Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving warm. A spoonful should reveal the delicious cheesy, bacon-filled layers.
⏱️ 5 min