Loaded Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

• 4 slices bacon , or more to taste
• 3 pounds potatoes , or more to taste, peeled and cut into chunks
• 0.5 cups butter , cut into pieces
• 1 container sour cream , 16 ounce
• 8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
• 0.5 cups chopped fresh chives , Optional
• salt and ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather the ingredients.

2. 2

   Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crisp and browned, about 10 minutes; drain on paper towels.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, place potatoes into a large pot of lightly salted water and bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain well and return potatoes to the pot.

4. 4

   Mash butter into the potatoes using a potato masher or electric hand mixer until well combined. Add sour cream and continue to mash or beat until combined. Crumble bacon into potato mixture; stir in Cheddar cheese and chives. Season with salt and pepper.

5. 5

   Enjoy!