Loaded Smashed Potatoes

  • Average
  • Average budget

Ingredients

  • 1 lb mini golden potatoes (or red)
  • 1/3 c olive oil
  • sea salt
  • 1 c cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 c cooked bacon, crumbled
  • 1/2 c sour cream
  • 1/4 c green onion, chopped

Preparation

Step 1

Boil potatoes whole for about 15 min or until fork tender.

Step 2

Drain potatoes and place onto a greased (with olive oil) baking sheet.

Step 3

Smash the potatoes down using either a potato masher or just the bottom of a cup.

Step 4

Brush generously with olive oil.

Step 5

Sprinkle generously with sea salt.

Step 6

Bake at 450F for 20 min until good and crispy.

Step 7

Top each one with about a Tbsp of cheese.

Step 8

Place the pan under the broiler until the cheese starts to melt.

Step 9

Top with sour cream, bacon, and green onions.