Irresistible Mashed Potato Sundae Bar Recipe Perfect for Parties
A fun, customizable, and crowd-pleasing dish featuring creamy mashed potatoes and a variety of toppings, perfect for gatherings and parties.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 lbs russet potatoes (peeled and chopped into chunks)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 ½ cups whole milk (warm)
- ½ cup sour cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Crispy bacon bits
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Chopped green onions
- Caramelized onions
- Sour cream
- Steamed broccoli florets
- Roasted garlic cloves
- Gravy (optional, warm in a gravy boat)
- Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
- Crushed potato chips (for crunch)
Instructions
- Place the peeled and chopped potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add a pinch of salt and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Drain the potatoes thoroughly and return them to the pot. Mash them using a potato masher or ricer until smooth.
- Stir in the softened butter and warm milk, mixing until the potatoes are creamy and fluffy. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Fold in the sour cream for an extra layer of richness. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- While the potatoes cook, prep your toppings. Cook bacon until crispy, chop green onions, caramelize onions in a skillet, and steam broccoli florets. Arrange everything in separate serving bowls.
- Transfer the mashed potatoes to a large serving bowl or crockpot to keep warm. Arrange toppings around the mashed potatoes, ensuring everything is easily accessible for your guests.
- Serve warm and let your guests create their ultimate mashed potato sundaes!
Notes
[‘Use warm milk to prevent the potatoes from cooling down and help them blend smoothly.’, ‘Avoid overmixing the potatoes to keep them fluffy.’, “Keep the mashed potatoes warm in a crockpot on the ‘warm’ setting if serving later.”, ‘Prep toppings ahead of time to save stress before the party.’, ‘For the smoothest mashed potatoes, use a potato ricer instead of a masher.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup mashed potatoe
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 5
Keywords: Mashed Potato Bar, Party Recipe, Comfort Food, Customizable Dish, Crowd-Pleasing Recipe