Fully-Loaded Red Potato Mash
Fully-Loaded Red Potato Mash blends tender red potatoes with rich cream cheese and melty Cheddar for a lush, creamy bite. Bacon bits add smoky crunch while cayenne delivers a gentle heat, all finished with a savory Parmesan touch. Ideal for family dinners, potlucks, or holidays when you want a hearty, crowd-pleasing side.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Fully-Loaded Red Potato Mash, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 50 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 17
- Heart Health
- 58
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 34
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the potatoes in a large pot and cover them with lightly salted water. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and let them steam dry for a minute or two.
- 2
Mash the potatoes until smooth, then add the cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, bacon, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder. Mash until everything is well blended, transfer to a serving dish, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese as a garnish.
- Calories 205.7 kcal Moderate 10%
- Protein 10.33 g Good Source 21%
- Carbohydrate 11.25 g 4%
- Total Fat 13.67 g Moderate 18%
- Saturated Fat 7.9 g High 40%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 37.76 mg Moderate 13%
- Sodium 410.77 mg Moderate 18%
- Dietary Fiber 0.64 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 1.06 g --
- Added Sugars 0.02 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 170.56 mg Moderate 13%
- Iron 0.34 mg Low Source 2%
- Potassium 204.16 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 77.11 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 9.62 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin D 0.12 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Fully Loaded Red Potato Mash is made with 7 ingredients and serves 10. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon Bits, Cayenne Pepper, Cream Cheese, and Garlic Powder. Each serving provides about 205.7 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Fully-Loaded Red Potato Mash made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon Bits, Cayenne Pepper, Cream Cheese, Garlic Powder, Grated Parmesan Cheese. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Fully-Loaded Red Potato Mash?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 205.7 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Fully-Loaded Red Potato Mash easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Fully-Loaded Red Potato Mash healthy?
- Fully-Loaded Red Potato Mash has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 205.7 calories and 10.33 g of protein, or 21% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 410.77 mg (18% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.9 g (40% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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