Crock-Pot Express Loaded Mashed Potatoes Recipe

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese cuts calories without sacrificing flavor.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Turkey bacon is lower in fat and calories.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: plain yogurt

💰Cheaper: creme fraiche

Plain yogurt offers a tangy flavor with fewer calories.

Peel and chop potatoes into equal-sized pieces.

Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water.

Add salt to the water and bring to a boil over high heat.

Cook potatoes until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.

Add butter, heavy cream, and sour cream to the potatoes.

Mash the potatoes until smooth and creamy.

Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and well combined.

Fold in crumbled bacon and chopped green onions.

Season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to taste.

Transfer the mashed potatoes to a serving dish.

Top with additional cheese, bacon, and green onions if desired.

Sprinkle with paprika and chopped parsley for garnish.

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