Mashed Potato Bar – Hiland Dairy

Mashed Potato Bar

A bowl of loaded mashed potatoes topped with bacon, green onions, fried onions, and sour cream, with additional toppings in the background.

A Mashed Potato Bar is the ultimate way to serve the classic recipe to your guests. They can choose their own toppings to make their perfect mashed potato creation. From the usual bacon, cheese, chives or Hiland Dairy Sour Cream to other fun options like fried chicken, onions or peas.

Recipe and image compliments
of Laura from Lolo’s Home Kitchen

Print Recipe
  • Prep Time
    30 Minutes

  • Cook Time
    35 Minutes

  • Servings
    12

Ingredients

Mashed Potatoes

  • 5 lbs Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes
  • 1½ sticks Hiland Salted Butter, plus a little more for topping before baking
  • 1 block (8 ounces) Hiland Dairy Cream Cheese
  • ½ cup Hiland Dairy Half and Half
  • 1–2 teaspoons Lawry seasoning salt
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground pepper

Mashed Potato Bar Topping Ideas

  • Hiland Dairy Sour Cream
  • Shredded Cheese – Cheddar, Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack
  • Melted Cheese Sauce
  • Red Onions
  • Caramelized Onions
  • Chives
  • Cooked Broccoli
  • Cooked Cauliflower
  • Chicken Strip Pieces
  • Chili
  • Bacon or Bacon Bits
  • Ham cubes
  • Pulled Pork
  • Sausage
  • Ground Beef
  • Gravy
  • Tomatoes
  • Corn
  • Peas

Directions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Peel the potatoes and cut into fourths. Place the potatoes in a large pot and fill with water to just cover them. Bring to a boil and cook for about 25 minutes or until tender with a fork.
  • Drain water from the potatoes, dry off the pot and then return the potatoes to the pot. Turn the burner to low and mash the potatoes with a masher until smooth.
  • Add the butter, cream cheese, half and half, Lawry’s and salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Taste test and add more salt and pepper if needed.
  • Scoop the mashed into a large casserole dish. Place dollops of butter on top of the potatoes. Bake for about 10 minutes until butter is melted and potatoes are warm again.
  • Serve warm!

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