Loaded Smashed Potatoes

By Coppermouse

Ingredients

• 1 pound mini golden potatoes (or red) you get about 20 per bag
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• sea salt
• 1 cup cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup chopped green onion

Preparation

Step 1

Boil potatoes whole for about 15 minutes or until fork tender.
2. Drain potatoes and place onto a greased (with olive oil) baking sheet.
3. Smash the potatoes down using either a potato masher or just the bottom of a cup.
4. Brush generously with olive oil.
5. Sprinkle generously with sea salt.
6. Bake at 450F for 20 minutes until good and crispy.
7. Top each one with about a TBSP of cheese.
8. Place the pan under the broiler until the cheese starts to bubble.
9. Top with sour cream, bacon, and green onions (or chives).
10. Serve warm.