The Grill Master’s Smoked & Loaded Mashed Potatoes

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Looking to elevate your BBQ side game? Look no further than The Grill Master’s Loaded Mashed Potatoes — a dish that takes everything you love about classic comfort food and infuses it with bold, smoky, pitmaster-approved flavor. Forget the bland, beige mashed potatoes from the stovetop. This version is smoked low and slow, seasoned with signature rubs, and packed with bacon, roasted garlic, sharp cheese, and a creamy golden finish that hits every note.

This recipe was featured in our Fireside Flavor box and comes together with the help of three powerhouse products: Steak + Butter Seasoning by Old Southern BBQ, Tomahawk Jim’s Cracked Pepper Sweet ‘n’ Heat, and Original Golden Sauce by Golden Rule BBQ. The result is rich, garlicky, and subtly sweet with just the right peppery kick. It’s designed to pair perfectly with smoked turkey, pork loin, beef roast, or even as a stand-alone showpiece at your next backyard feast.

You start by parboiling russet potatoes, then smoke them uncovered in a grill-safe dish with butter and rubs until fork-tender. From there, they’re mashed with heavy cream, roasted garlic, and Golden Sauce for tang, then folded with crispy bacon, green onions, and parmesan. It’s the kind of side dish that makes people ask for seconds before the main course is done.

This recipe isn’t just good — it’s a reason to fire up the smoker for a side dish. Whether you’re hosting Thanksgiving outside or just want to impress the crew at your next cookout, these loaded mashed potatoes belong in your rotation.

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The Grill Master’s Smoked & Loaded Mashed Potatoes

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Servings

6-8

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

1.5 hours

Say goodbye to boring mashed potatoes…these are smoked, loaded, and seriously elevated. Buttery, garlicky, peppery, and topped with smoky bacon and sharp cheese, this is the ultimate BBQ comfort side built for the main stage.

Ingredients

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• 2 Tbsp Steak + Butter Seasoning by Old Southern BBQ
• 1 Tbsp Tomahawk Jim’s Cracked Pepper Sweet ‘n’ Heat
• 2 Tbsp Original Golden Sauce by Golden Rule BBQ (mixed in at finish)
• 1 Packet - Smoke Ems by Bear Mountain BBQ (for added smoke flavor if using a grill)
• 6–8 Large Russet Potatoes
• 1 Stick Unsalted Butter (plus extra pats for smoking)
• 1/2 Cup Heavy Cream
• 1/2 lb Fully Cooked Bacon, chopped
• 1/4 Cup Roasted Garlic
• 1/2 Cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
• 1/2 Cup Green Onions, chopped

Directions

1. Peel the potatoes and parboil them on the stove for 8 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly. They should still be firm enough to hold their shape for smoking.

2. Preheat your smoker to 250°F using hickory, oak, or mesquite.

3. Quarter or eighth the potatoes depending on size, then place them in a grill–safe dish. Top with 4–6 pats of butter and season with Steak + Butter Seasoning by Old Southern BBQ and Tomahawk Jim’s Cracked Pepper Sweet ‘n’ Heat.

4. Smoke uncovered for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the potatoes are fork–tender and infused with smoky, buttery flavor.

5. Remove from the smoker and mash the potatoes in the same dish or transfer to a large bowl. Slowly incorporate the heavy cream, roasted garlic, and Original Golden Sauce by Golden Rule BBQ. Mash to your preferred consistency; slightly chunky works well for this loaded style.

6. Fold in the bacon, parmesan cheese, and green onions. Reserve a little of each for garnish.

7. Top with the remaining bacon, parmesan, and green onions. Finish with a light sprinkle of Steak + Butter Seasoning by Old Southern BBQ for flavor and visual pop.