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    Cheesy Mashed Potatoes with Bacon and Broccoli

    4.67 from 9 votes
    Posted October 23, 2017 (last updated December 1, 2020) by Wendy Polisi

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    Cheesy Mashed Potatoes with Bacon and Broccoli are the perfect comfort food recipe for your holiday table.  Serve them right away, or make them ahead and reheat as a casserole.

    Thank you Potatoes USA for sponsoring this post. Make a delicious and convenient meal for your family tonight with potatoes!

    My favorite thing about fall is comfort food. When I think about comfort food, one of the first things that comes to mind is potatoes.

    There are so many different ways to enjoy them; they are a culinary canvas of unlimited possibilities. It is no wonder that they are a staple in every cuisine around the world.

    Potatoes in a white bowl

    I love that they potatoes the opposite of fussy. They are easy to stock up on since they keep so well. I can't tell you how many times I haven't known what was going to go with dinner and I've been saved by a bag of potatoes in the bottom of the pantry, along with vegetables from the freezer. Talk about convenience!

    Cheesy Mashed Potatoes with Bacon and Broccoli in a white bowl with a black background.

    Of all the ways to enjoy potatoes, my favorite is mashed potatoes. They are pure comfort food from childhood!

    These days I tend to dress my mashed potatoes up a bit.

    Ingredients for Cheesy Mashed Potatoes with Bacon and Broccoli in a saucepan

    Today I've got Bacon, Broccoli and Cheese Mashed Potatoes that are perfect for your holiday table...or Tuesday night.

    Cheesy Mashed Potatoes with Bacon and Broccoli on a spoon.

    Although it isn’t what my mom used growing up, I love using red potatoes when I make mashed potatoes. The rustic look and texture is just perfect to me. They are waxy, moist and smooth, giving them the ideal texture for creamy mashed potatoes. They are also perfect for roasting, in soups and stews and in salads.

    Close up shot of Cheesy Mashed Potatoes with Bacon and Broccoli

    It is so easy to elevate your basic mashed potatoes with ingredients you probably use all the time. With Bacon, Broccoli, Cheese, and Potatoes, you have got a kid-friendly combination that the whole crowd will love.

    Side shot of Cheesy Mashed Potatoes with Bacon and Broccoli

    Want to make these ahead? Not a problem. I've got instructions to turn this into a make-ahead casserole that is perfect for the holidays.

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    4.67 from 9 votes

    Cheesy Mashed Potatoes with Bacon and Broccoli

    Cheesy Mashed Potatoes with Bacon and Broccoli are the perfect comfort food recipe for your holiday table.  You can even turn them into a make-ahead casserole.
    Prep Time25 minutes mins
    Cook Time15 minutes mins
    Total Time40 minutes mins
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American, Gluten Free
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 264kcal
    Author: Wendy Polisi

    Ingredients

    • 3 lbs red potatoes quartered
    • 6 cloves garlic peeled
    • 8 ounces bacon cooked and chopped
    • 2 cups chopped broccoli
    • 1 cup milk
    • 2 tablespoons butter
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt
    • 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
    • ½ cup sour cream
    • 6 ounces cheddar cheese divided
    • ¼ cup chopped chives

    Instructions

    • Place the potatoes and garlic in a saucepan and cover with water. Salt well. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to medium. Simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and return to the pan.
    • While the bacon and potatoes are cooking, steam broccoli for 5 minutes.
    • When the potatoes are almost done, bring milk to a simmer. Add butter and stir until melted. Pour the mixture over the warm potatoes and add salt and pepper. Mash with a potato masher.
    • Stir in cooked bacon, broccoli, sour cream, 4 ounces of cheese and chives. Mix until well combined, and top with additional cheese.

    Notes

    Tip: To make ahead, transfer to a 2 quart baking dish. Allow to cool and then press plastic wrap directly into the surface. Refrigerate. To reheat, preheat an oven to 400 degrees. Allow the potatoes to stand at room temperature for 45 minutes. Remove plastic wrap and top with additional cheese. Bake for 35 minutes, or until warmed through.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 264kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 772mg | Potassium: 698mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 430IU | Vitamin C: 24.3mg | Calcium: 159mg | Iron: 1.5mg

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    Hi, I’m Wendy! I’m a cook, 5 time cookbook author, blogger, natural health enthusiast…and most importantly a mom. My boys are 16 & 17 and my late life princess is 9.

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    1. Alicia Taylor

      October 23, 2017 at 5:59 pm

      This is also very close to one of my favorite comfort dishes. I agree, nothing soothes like potatoes - and they are just so easy.

      Reply
    2. Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle

      October 23, 2017 at 6:06 pm

      5 stars
      This is the perfect side to almost anything. It's got veggies and it's got cheese. What the heck could be better than that?! Nothing. The answer is nothing.

      Reply
    3. Danielle

      October 23, 2017 at 6:16 pm

      5 stars
      So what we have here is a side consisting of mashed potatoes, broccoli, and cheese? This is the trifecta! You could not have picked a better side EVER.

      Reply
    4. Leah

      October 23, 2017 at 7:54 pm

      This recipe looks absolutely delicious! I am making a roast this weekend and this will definitely be one of my side dishes!

      Reply
    5. Sapphire Kharyzma

      October 23, 2017 at 11:31 pm

      This looks so delicious. I would have to make a separate one for me, minus the bacon however lol

      Reply
    6. Sue Reddel

      October 24, 2017 at 12:39 am

      5 stars
      I love everything about this recipe. Every single ingredient makes it the perfect side dish.

      Reply
    7. Tonya

      October 24, 2017 at 1:47 am

      This looks like the ultimate comfort food. I can't wait to try this recipe out on my family. I have a feeling it's going to be a new family favorite.

      Reply
    8. Claudia Krusch

      October 24, 2017 at 2:24 am

      These are sure to be a hit in my house. I will have to get the ingredients I need to make some this weekend. They look so delicious and easy to make.

      Reply
    9. Lynsey

      October 24, 2017 at 2:58 am

      5 stars
      YUM! What a great comfort food dish, with potatoes broccoli and cheese you can't go wrong!

      Reply
    10. Jesse

      October 24, 2017 at 3:39 am

      YUMMMMMM!!! These look delicious! I will definitely try out this recipe this weekend, thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    11. steph parrell

      October 24, 2017 at 10:54 am

      4 stars
      This literally looks like heaven. Amazing! I would never think to pair mashed with these but I can imagine it is soooo good!

      Reply
    12. Marysa

      October 24, 2017 at 11:59 am

      I never really thought to put a lot of stuff in mashed potatoes, but this sounds great! What a great way to sneak in some veggies too. My kids actually like broccoli and I'm sure they would like this. I'll have to save the recipe.

      Reply
    13. Michelle Harris

      October 24, 2017 at 12:43 pm

      3 stars
      Interestingly everyone is talking about this being a perfect side dish, This would be a perfect meal. Leave out the cheese and the bacon to make it even healthier and still delicious

      Reply
    14. Melissa Dixon

      October 24, 2017 at 1:46 pm

      Ooh this looks really good. I love finding new dishes to feed the family, thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    15. Linda B

      October 24, 2017 at 2:33 pm

      Wow! This sounds so good. I've never added broccoli, but I have made something similar. I love the texture of the red skinned potatoes for mashed.
      Love your blog, thanks for all your great recipes!

      Reply
    16. MONICA YOUNG

      October 24, 2017 at 2:42 pm

      5 stars
      OMG you had me at cheese, and then you added bacon and I died. This looks so good, making it this year for Thanksgiving side dish

      Reply
    17. Kathy

      October 24, 2017 at 3:12 pm

      That looks so good. I bet my family will love this. I'll have to put it on the menu soon!

      Reply
    18. ashley

      October 24, 2017 at 4:07 pm

      5 stars
      all three of my favorite things! this will be a hit at our house this weekend. I just might make this for thanksgiving too!

      Reply
    19. Louise Bishop

      October 24, 2017 at 7:53 pm

      5 stars
      You had me at bacon. We love flavored mashed potatoes any day of the week around here!

      Reply
    20. Cyn Gagen

      October 25, 2017 at 2:57 am

      You've combined 4 of my favourite foods into one dish. YUM! I can't wait to try this.

      Reply
    21. Mimi Green

      October 25, 2017 at 4:41 pm

      Yummy! I love everything about this recipe, they make up one of my favorite meals. I normally have all of these things in the form of a loaded back potato. This is a nice twist though.

      Reply
    22. Lynndee

      October 25, 2017 at 6:48 pm

      That looks amazing! And you just made me hungry. Too bad I don't have all the ingredients needed. That would have been our side dish for tonight.

      Reply

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