Loaded Mashed Red Potatoes
Loaded Mashed Red Potatoes blend creamy, buttery spuds with sharp Cheddar and aromatic herbs, then add a subtle tang from Worcestershire and a smoky hint of barbecue sauce. Tender garlic and pops of carrot sweetness round out the flavor, while hot popcorn chicken on top turns this side into a hearty, fun crowd-pleaser. Serve for casual dinners, game days, or any comfort-food craving.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Loaded Mashed Red Potatoes, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 23 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 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.
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- 52
- Heart Health
- 68
- Metabolic
- 50
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 31
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the potatoes, carrots, and garlic in a large pot and cover them with water. Season with salt, black pepper, paprika, onion powder, thyme, basil, oregano, and marjoram. Bring to a boil over high heat, then lower to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and let them steam dry for a minute or two.
- 2
Return the potatoes to the pot and mash until smooth. Fold in the butter, Cheddar cheese, Worcestershire sauce, barbeque sauce, and popcorn chicken until the cheese is melted. Stir in the hot milk until absorbed and serve.
- Calories 555.08 kcal High 28%
- Protein 12.27 g Good Source 25%
- Carbohydrate 79.37 g 29%
- Total Fat 21.61 g High 28%
- Saturated Fat 10.58 g High 53%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 44.06 mg Moderate 15%
- Sodium 226.67 mg Moderate 10%
- Dietary Fiber 7.03 g Good Source 25%
- Total Sugars 7.34 g --
- Added Sugars 1.07 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 293.68 mg Good Source 23%
- Iron 3.65 mg Good Source 20%
- Potassium 1401.21 mg Good Source 30%
- Vitamin A 46.91 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 61.58 mg Good Source 68%
- Vitamin D 0.8 mcg Low Source 4%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Loaded Mashed Red Potatoes is made with 17 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 40 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Barbecue Sauce, Black Pepper, Butter, and Carrot. Each serving provides about 555.08 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Loaded Mashed Red Potatoes made of?
- The main ingredients are Barbecue Sauce, Black Pepper, Butter, Carrot, Dried Basil. The full list of 17 is above.
- How long does it take to make Loaded Mashed Red Potatoes?
- About 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 555.08 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Loaded Mashed Red Potatoes easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 17 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Loaded Mashed Red Potatoes healthy?
- Loaded Mashed Red Potatoes has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 555.08 calories and 12.27 g of protein, or 25% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 226.67 mg (10% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 10.58 g (53% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Corn, Garlic and Onions, 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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