Loaded Smashed Potatoes

5 from 1 vote

Crispy loaded smashed potatoes topped with melty cheese, bacon, and a dollop of Ranch or sour cream make for a very tasty, easy appetizer!

Prep Time20

Cook Time20

Melting The Cheese5

Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: bacon, cheese, potatoes

Servings:

Calories: 514kcal

Ingredients

2 lb Small Yukon Gold Potatoes
1 tbsp Olive oil
2 tbsp Butter
2 tbsp Bacon grease from rendered down bacon
1/2 tsp Garlic powder
1/2 lb Bacon
2 cup Cheddar cheese grated
1/2 tsp Kosher salt
1/4 tsp Black pepper
Green onions optional
Sour cream optional
Ranch dressing optional

Instructions

Place small Yukon Gold potatoes in cold water, bring to a boil, salt the water, and cook until fork-tender (15-20 min). Drain.
2 lb Small Yukon Gold Potatoes
Cook bacon until crispy, then set aside. Reserve 2 tbsp bacon grease. Dice the cooked bacon.
1/2 lb Bacon
Combine butter, bacon grease, and garlic powder in a bowl.
2 tbsp Butter, 2 tbsp Bacon grease, 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
Place potatoes on an oiled baking sheet, gently smash with a cup or masher until about ½ inch thick.
1 tbsp Olive oil
Generously coat with the butter mixture, season with salt and pepper, and bake at 450°F for 20 minutes until crispy.
1/2 tsp Kosher salt, 1/4 tsp Black pepper
Sprinkle shredded cheese and crumbled bacon, return to the oven for 5 minutes until melted.
2 cup Cheddar cheese
Top with sour cream or Ranch and garnish with green onions. Enjoy!
Green onions, Sour cream, Ranch dressing

Notes

For extra crispiness, broil the potatoes for 2-3 minutes after adding the cheese and bacon—just keep an eye on them to avoid burning. If making ahead, boil and smash the potatoes, then refrigerate. When ready to serve, brush with butter, bake, and top with cheese and bacon.

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