Loaded Backpacking Mashed Potatoes

Name: Loaded Backpacking Mashed Potatoes
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 14 servings
Cuisine: Camping
Ingredients: 5 pounds Potatoes; 3/4 cup Sour cream; 1/2 cup Milk; 3 tablespoons Butter; to taste Salt; to taste Pepper; 3 cups Shredded cheddar cheese blend; 1/2 pound Sliced bacon; 3 sliced Green onions

Stir bacon and sharp cheddar into instant spuds for fast, heavy calories after a long, cold day on trail.

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Added November 6, 2026

Source: tasteofhome.com

Prep: 35 min

Cook: 30 min

Serves: 14

Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

•5 pounds Potatoes
•3/4 cup Sour cream
•1/2 cup Milk
•3 tablespoons Butter
•to taste Salt
•to taste Pepper
•3 cups Shredded cheddar cheese blend
•1/2 pound Sliced bacon
•3 sliced Green onions

Equipment

• Dutch oven
• Large bowl
• Baking dish
• Mixer

Instructions

1Place potatoes in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain and place in a large bowl.
2Add sour cream, milk, butter, salt, and pepper to the potatoes and beat on medium-low speed until light and fluffy. Stir in 2 cups cheese, bacon, and onions.
3Transfer to a greased 3-quart baking dish. Top with remaining cheese. Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.

Camp tips

• Salt the water beforehand to boost the flavor of the potatoes.
• Add room temperature or slightly warmed sour cream and milk for better consistency.
• You can prepare the potatoes a day in advance, refrigerate them, and bake when ready to eat.

Food safety & trail facts

Calories:: 307

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