Montreal Steak Seasoned Mashed Potatoes

Quick, delicious mashed potatoes. I was craving 'loaded mashed potatoes' like they serve at some of the chain restaurants but was tired, busy and in a hurry so in an effort to eliminate some steps I tried seasoning my mashed potatoes with Montreal steak seasoning (my favorite slow cooker seasoning!) and threw in some cream cheese and shredded cheese for a super easy treat that the whole family raved over. Next time I will double the recipe so I can have leftovers for my lunch bucket!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 322 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup butter
• ¼ cup milk
• 2 tablespoons bacon bits
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
• 3 pounds red potatoes, cut into chunks
• 2 ounces cream cheese, cut into pieces
• ½ cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
• 2 tablespoons Montreal steak seasoning

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place the potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain.

Step 2

Mash the potatoes with a potato masher; mash in butter and cream cheese. Stir in milk, bacon bits, Colby-Jack cheese, and steak seasoning. Season to taste with salt.