Prep Time::15 mins
Cook Time::25 mins
Total Time::40 mins
Servings::8
Ingredients
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4 slices bacon, or more to taste
3 pounds potatoes, or more to taste, peeled and cut into chunks
½ cup butter, cut into pieces
1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
½ cup chopped fresh chives (Optional)
salt and ground black pepper to taste
Directions
Gather the ingredients.
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.
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.
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.
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Cook’s Note
For extra fun, take your leftovers, add some milk or cream, reheat, and you've got a kickin' loaded potato soup!