This Loaded Mashed Potato recipe features creamy mashed potatoes topped with crunchy bacon, melty cheddar cheese and fresh parsley.
Peel and cut potatoes into large chunks add them to a large pot along with the bay leaf and fill will cold water. Sprinkle with salt and bring to a boil. Cook for 15-20 minutes, until soft then, drain potatoes and transfer them back to the pot.
Add the softened butter and mash the potatoes until smooth and lump free. Add in the sour cream and milk and continue mashing until the potatoes are smooth and fluffy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Layer potatoes into the bottom of the prepared pan.
Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
Bake for 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and starts to brown. If you cheese does not brown you can also turn on the broiler for a minute or so.
Top with crumbled bacon and fresh chopped parsley and serve!