Crispy Smashed Loaded Potatoes
Delicious crispy smashed potatoes topped with cheese and bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds baby potatoes
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Boil the baby potatoes until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain and let them cool slightly.
- Place the potatoes on a baking sheet, and gently smash each one with a fork.
- Drizzle olive oil over the smashed potatoes and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until crispy.
- Remove from the oven, sprinkle with cheddar cheese and bacon, and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve topped with sour cream and green onions.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil the potatoes for a few minutes after baking.
- Feel free to customize toppings such as jalapeños or chives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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