Loaded Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

• 2 lb (1kg) potatoes
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 2 tbsp butter
• salt and pepper (to taste )
• 3 oz (100g) streaky bacon
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tbsp chives (chopped)

Instructions

1. 1

   Peel and slice the potatoes into large chunks then add to a large pot and add cold water.

2. 2

   Season generously with salt then place potatoes over medium-high heat, bring to a boil and allow to cook until the potatoes are fork tender.

3. 3

   Drain then add the butter, sour cream, salt and pepper and mash until smooth.

4. 4

   Cook the bacon until crisp (I like doing this in an air fryer but you can bake the bacon or cook it in a large frying pan) then crumble/chop into small pieces.

5. 5

   Stir the bacon and shredded cheese into the mashed potatoes with a generous tablespoon of chives. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary then serve.