Description
Crispy golden Loaded Smashed Potatoes bring comfort and indulgence to your dinner table. Creamy interiors, crisp exteriors, and irresistible toppings make this dish a crowd-pleasing sensation you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) baby yellow potatoes
- 4 slices bacon, diced
- 3/4 cup (170 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 2 tablespoons (8 grams) chopped fresh chives
- 1/3 cup (80 grams) sour cream
- Kosher salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 450°F and coat a baking sheet with oil for optimal potato roasting.
- Submerge potatoes in generously salted water, simmering for 15 minutes until fork-tender, then carefully drain and allow brief cooling.
- Arrange boiled potatoes onto the prepared baking sheet, gently pressing each potato with a measuring cup to create rustic, textured surfaces.
- Drizzle olive oil across smashed potatoes, then sprinkle with salt and freshly ground black pepper for enhanced flavor profile.
- Roast potatoes in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, monitoring until edges transform into golden, crispy perfection.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over potatoes and return to oven for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing cheese to melt completely.
- While potatoes bake, crisp bacon in a skillet over medium heat for approximately 6-8 minutes until achieving desired crunchiness.
- After removing potatoes from oven, garnish with crumbled bacon, dollops of sour cream, and freshly chopped chives.
- Transfer immediately to serving platter and enjoy while piping hot for maximum flavor and texture.
Notes
- Customize Potato Texture by choosing waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold or red potatoes for the perfect crispy-creamy balance.
- Prevent Sticking by generously oiling the baking sheet and using parchment paper for easier cleanup and guaranteed crispiness.
- Maximize Flavor Potential by seasoning potatoes with garlic powder, smoked paprika, or herbs like rosemary for extra depth and excitement.
- Create Dietary Variations by using dairy-free cheese alternatives, turkey bacon, or plant-based toppings to accommodate different dietary needs and preferences.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 277 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg