Name: Smoked Mashed Potatoes
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Approx. 4lbs yukon gold potatoes, cut into large chunks; 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk; 1/2 cup butter; 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt; 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons sour cream; 1/4 cup ranch dressing; 1 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 4-6 slices thick smoked bacon, cooked and cut into pieces; 2 cups shredded cheese; 2 green onions, sliced

Published on 02/03/22

by Erin

Smoked Mashed Potatoes – this is the ultimate smoked mashed potatoes recipe that is the perfect side dish for any meal! Topped with cheese and bacon!

Smoked mashed potatoes in a cast iron skillet topped with cheese and bacon.

Ultimate Smoked Mashed Potatoes

Mashed potatoes are pure comfort food and we wanted to make a fun, ultimate smoked mashed potato recipe for you to enjoy with some of our other smoked recipes (like this Smoked Meatloaf + Smoked Green Beans or this Smoked Pork Loin). Top with some cheese and bacon to really take it to the next level!

We tested this on a Traeger, but any pellet grill will work!

Why This Recipe Works

Yukon Golds: these are my favorite potatoes to mash – they become so soft and velvety!
Smoke Time: the smoke time is flexible here – I recommend between 1-2 hours.
Toppings: the toppings take things up a notch!

Smoked Mashed Potato Ingredients

yukon gold potatoes: you could substitute russet potatoes here if you really want, but for best results I recommend the Yukon gold potatoes.
kosher salt + ground black pepper: we have specific amounts listed, but feel free to taste and then add more if you want.
unsweetened almond milk: you could use regular milk if you wanted.
butter + Greek yogurt + sour cream + ranch dressing: there are dairy-free substitutes for all of these in the recipe card Notes section.
garlic powder: feel free to omit this if you want, but I love a little bit of garlic!
Toppings: we used shredded cheese, bacon and sliced green onion.

How Long to Smoke Mashed Potatoes

At 225 degrees F. we are smoking our mashed potatoes for anywhere from 1-2 hours. Then we add the cheese and smoke until the cheese is melted.

What to Serve with Pellet Grill Mashed Potatoes

How to Smoked Mashed Potatoes

Cut up your potatoes (the smaller you cut them the shorter your boil time will be). Boil potatoes until they are fork tender.

Yukon gold potatoes cut into large cubes.

Once they are super soft, drain the potatoes and add them to large bowl along with the rest of the ingredients. Use a potato masher or a hand mixer to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings, as desired.

Cooked Yukon gold potatoes topped with added mashed potato ingredients.

Pour out into a cast iron pan and spread evenly around the pan.

Mashed potatoes spread out evenly in a cast iron skillet.

Let smoke at 225 for anywhere from 1 hour to 2 hours (or even a bit more).

Mashed potatoes in a cast iron skillet on the smoker.

Remove and add your cheese and bacon.

Smoked mashed potatoes in a cast iron skillet topped with cheese and bacon, before melting.

Place back on the smoker and close the lid – let it smoke until the cheese is nice and melted (about 30 minutes).

Smoked mashed potatoes on a smoker while cheese melts.

Garnish with some green onion and then serve!

Cast iron skillet filled with smoked mashed potatoes and topped with melted cheese, bacon and green onion.

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