Peel the potatoes, rinse, and cut them into 1- to- 2 inch pieces. Put potatoes in a large pot and add enough water to just cover the top. Cover and bring to a boil on high heat. When the pot is boiling turn down the heat and simmer for about 20-25 minutes or until the potatoes are really soft and will mash easily with a fork.
While the potatoes are cooking cook up your bacon.
Then slice up your green onions and grate your cheese. Chop up your bacon when it is cone cooking.
When the potatoes are done remove them from the heat.
Add your butter to a large bow. Scoop your hot potatoes right on top of the butter and then mash them all up with a potato masher.
When the potatoes are all mashed up stir in your cheese.
Add your sour cream, bacon, and green onions and stir them all up.
Add your salt and pepper to taste.
Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator and reheat for later.
Recipe by A Fireman's Wife at https://afiremanswife.com/2016/11/21/loaded-mashed-potatoes/