Loaded Smashed Potatoes

By srumbel

Cheesy, bacony goodness all on a potato! Delicious as an appetizer or side dish.
from laurenslatest.com

Ingredients

• 4 medium Idaho potatoes
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• salt & pepper, to taste
• 1 cup grated cheddar or marbled cheese
• 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
• optional: green onions & sour cream {totally necessary in my opinion}

Details

Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 50mins

Preparation

Step 1

Half potatoes and boil in large pot of salted water until fork-tender, about 15 minutes.

Drizzle half of the olive oil onto a baking sheet. Drain potatoes and place onto baking sheet. Using a potato masher, flatten potatoes to about 1/2-3/4 inch thick. Brush tops with remaining olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes. Remove from oven, sprinkle with cheese and bacon and return to oven for another 5 minutes to melt cheese. Top with sour cream and green onions and serve.
Yield: 4 servings