SilentSeeker
Culinary Explorer
Hey everyone! If you love comfort food, you're going to adore these loaded smashed potatoes. They're crispy, cheesy, and topped with all your favorite fixings! Perfect for any occasion!
NGREDIENTS
NGREDIENTS
- 2 pounds baby yellow potatoes
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 slices bacon, diced
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray.
- Place potatoes in a Dutch oven and cover with cold salted water by 1 inch. Bring to a boil and simmer until just tender, about 15 minutes; drain well and let cool slightly.
- Place potatoes onto the prepared baking sheet. Using a flat dry measuring cup or glass, carefully smash the potatoes until flattened but still in one piece. Brush with olive oil; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Place into oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp. Sprinkle the tops of each potato with cheese; place into oven and bake until cheese has melted, an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Add bacon and cook until brown and crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat; transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Top each potato with sour cream, bacon and chives.
- Serve immediately.