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Loaded Potato Jars

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Loaded Potato Jars
With Thanksgiving in just a few days away, here are a couple last minute Thanksgiving menu ideas! Our traditional meal includes turkey, ham, potatoes, gravy, stuffing, rolls, green bean casserole, corn and salad. For dessert we have several varieties of pies from pumpkin to pecan. We all help out with the meal by bringing different dishes.

I want to share a couple of delicious Thanksgiving recipes that I made using Country Crock Spread. The first one is a twist on the traditional twice baked potato. My family loves instant mashed potatoes to I came up with Loaded Potato Jars.

loaded mashed potatoes ingredients
Ingredients: instant mashed potatoes, milk, Country Crock Spread, shredded cheese, green onions, sour cream, salt, bacon and pepper.

Loaded Potato Jars collage

**Update: I recently learned that Ball mason jars are NOT oven safe, so I recommend only serving the potatoes in the jars for a fun presentation.

Prepare the desired amount of instant mashed potatoes according to the instructions on the package. Stir shredded cheese, sour cream, bacon and pepper into the mashed potatoes. Continue heating until the cheese is melted and the mixture is hot. Spoon the mixture into jars and top with more shredded cheese and bacon. Top with chopped green onions before serving.

Loaded Potato Jars

Loaded Potato Jars

Ingredients

  • Instant mashed potato flakes
  • Milk
  • Country Crock Spread
  • Shredded cheese
  • Green onions
  • Sour cream
  • Bacon bits
  • Salt
  • Pepper

Instructions

  1. **Update: I recently learned that Ball mason jars are NOT oven safe, so I recommend only serving the potatoes in the jars for a fun presentation.**
  2. Prepare the desired amount of instant mashed potatoes according to the instructions on the package.
  3. Stir shredded cheese, sour cream, bacon and pepper into the mashed potatoes. (The amounts depend on how many mashed potatoes were prepared.)
  4. Continue heating until the cheese is melted and the mixture is hot.
  5. Spoon the mixture into oven safe jars or ramekins and top with more shredded cheese and bacon.
  6. Top with chopped green onions before serving.
Nutrition Information:
Serving Size: 1 grams
Amount Per Serving: Unsaturated Fat: 0g
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Cuisine: American / Category: Side

Comments

  5. Denise Petty says

    Has anyone tried freezing the potato recipe? I’m thinking it would be a great one-serving side dish for a bachelor, etc., but would want to give more than one and have it last awhile.

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  6. Virginia says

    I have prepared the pumpkin recipe numerous times. This is a ‘perfect’ recipe. I don’t think anyone could mess up this recipe. It’s wonderful for Thanksgiving, especially if you have to carry a dessert to an event. It is also wonderful in the Fall and Winter months, and as one writer said, it does make the house smell so wonderful.

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  7. Cindy Hetrick says

    These recipes look so good and easy to make. My son especially makes pumpkin pie so I’ll try this cobbler on him. I know it has my taste buds intrigued. I live in a different universe too 🙂 This is the first time I’ve ever heard of pumpkin cobbler! Looks like an awesome potluck I’ll be taking to church functions! Thanx. Also, this is the first time I’ve come across your sight and will definitely look forward to viewing future blogs.

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    • Tonia says

      Thanks Cindy! The cobbler is so good and it makes your kitchen smell amazing when it is baking! I am looking forward to making it again this fall.

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  8. Real Mommy says

    Oh my goodness I’m LOVING the Loaded Potato Jars! That is definitely going to be a winner in our house! Thanks so much for sharing:)

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  10. Darlene says

    The potatoes look intriguing. Can you tell me what type of jars you use? Want to make sure I use the right ones, so as not to make a mess. And definitely gonna try the pumpkin cobbler.

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    • Tonia says

      Hi Darlene,
      Here are the jars that I used: http://www.freshpreservingstore.com/ball-collection-elite-half-pint-8-oz-wide-mouth-jars-set-of-4/shop/229661/
      I bought them at Walmart but you would use another size jars or even use ramekins!
      ~Tonia

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  11. Shannah @ Just Us Four says

    Yum, Yum! I love the potatoes in the jar the most! I am just dreaming about how I could take that with me easily for lunch too 🙂

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  13. Lyuba @ Will Cook For Smiles says

    That depends on who is cooking! Lol :)Everything looks delicious! I love the idea of a loaded potatoes in a jar!

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  15. Anne @ Domesblissity says

    We don’t have any of those brands Tonia but you’ve got me drooling. I love how you served those loaded potatoes. And pumpkin cobbler? I’m with Steph. That’s definitely on my to do list.Anne xx

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  16. Stephanie @ Henry Happened says

    girl, those loaded potato jars are calling my name! And I’ve never had pumpkin cobbler … I’m intrigued!

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  17. Randi~Dukes and Duchesses says

    Those both look so delicious, Tonia! Love the idea of the potatoes in the mason jar. I did sweet potatoes like that last year for Thanksgiving.

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