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Loaded Smashed Potatoes

Loaded Smashed Potatoes

Delicious Loaded Smashed Potatoes that are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs baby potatoes
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup crispy bacon bits
  • ¼ cup chopped green onions
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • pot

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Boil baby potatoes in salted water for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and let dry.
  3. Gently smash each potato on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  4. Drizzle olive oil over smashed potatoes; season generously with salt and pepper.
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  6. Remove from the oven, top with cheddar cheese and bacon bits, then return to bake for an additional 5 minutes until cheese melts.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 7gFat: 12g

Notes

Feel free to customize by swapping cheeses or adding toppings like sour cream or jalapeños.

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