Description
Loaded Smashed Potatoes are crispy, cheesy baby potatoes topped with bacon, green onions, and sour cream. A comforting, flavor-packed dish perfect as a side, snack, or appetizer.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs baby potatoes or small Yukon Gold potatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Sour cream, for serving
- Optional: chopped parsley or chives for garnish
Instructions
- Boil potatoes in salted water for 15–20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and let cool slightly.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and grease a baking sheet.
- Place potatoes on the sheet and gently smash each with the bottom of a glass or potato masher.
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Roast for 20–25 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Top with shredded cheese and crumbled bacon, return to oven for a few minutes to melt the cheese.
- Remove from oven, top with green onions and a dollop of sour cream. Garnish with parsley or chives if desired.
Notes
- Use Monterey Jack or pepper jack cheese for variation.
- Omit bacon and add sautéed mushrooms for a vegetarian option.
- Try a Mediterranean twist with feta, olives, and tzatziki.
- Reheat leftovers in the oven or air fryer for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
