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Loaded Smashed Potatoes

Loaded Smashed Potatoes

Delicious Loaded Smashed Potatoes packed with flavor and perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound baby Yukon Gold potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup bacon bits
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup chopped green onions
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • pot
  • Fork

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Wash the potatoes thoroughly.
  2. Boil the potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly.
  3. Gently smash each potato with a fork or your palm on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  4. Drizzle olive oil over the smashed potatoes and season with salt and pepper. Bake for 25-30 minutes until crispy and golden brown.
  5. Remove from the oven, sprinkle cheese and bacon bits on top, then return to bake for an additional 5 minutes until cheese melts.
  6. Top with sour cream and green onions before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 18g

Notes

Feel free to customize with different toppings and cheeses for a unique twist each time.

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