Just made a loaded mashed potato bake and damn… I had to share this

I was craving something simple and hearty, so I threw together this loaded mashed potato bake, and honestly it came out way better than I expected. Super easy, totally gluten-free, and hits all the comfort-food notes.


I boiled some russet potatoes until soft, drained them, then mashed them with butter, sour cream, salt, black pepper, and a bit of garlic powder. Nothing complicatedd


Then I dumped the mash into a cast iron skillet, smoothed it out, and topped it with sharp cheddar, crispy bacon pieces, and green onions. Threw it under the broiler for a few minutes until the cheese melted and got that nice golden-brown thing going on.

When it came out, I hit it with a little melted butter and more green onions. That’s it. I was honestly expecting a basic side dish, but this turned out like something you’d get at a legit steakhouse. Super creamy inside, crispy edges, bacon and cheese doing all the heavy lifting just stupidly good.

I’m kinda proud of this one. 
Note: I couldn't attach my final photo for the dish but I believe you knwo why 😂