Loaded Smashed Potatoes
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SUPER CRISPY smashed potatoes topped with sour cream, bacon + chives. The easiest most perfect bite-sized appetizer.
A loaded baked potato in crispy bite-size form for game day? Yes, yes, yes.
No, but really, game day or not, this appetizer is an absolute must for any get-together, potluck, picnic – you name it.
With a quick parboil of the potatoes, you can smash these guys, bake them to crisp perfection and top with a dollop of sour cream, crispy bacon bits, and chives.
They will disappear instantly from the crowd so be sure to get your fix in.
Loaded Smashed Potatoes
SUPER CRISPY smashed potatoes topped with sour cream, bacon + chives. The easiest most perfect bite-sized appetizer.
Ingredients
- 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.
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Made these for a church potluck and it was great! The size is just right for appetizers. If you flatten the potatoes more, it’ll be crispier as well.
Its all breath taking
Phenomenal! Will be making this for every game day!
These look fantastic! In the post you say that they would be great at a pot luck or picnic. How do you recommend reheating or keeping hot?
Smashed potatoes are so simple yet so delicious, great recipe! very easy to follow
We enjoyed these potatoes! I served them with the Costco tri-tip. Husband was very happy!
Mmmmmmmm! Mmmmmmm! Good! Such a hit with the whole family. My kids never go for seconds, let alone thirds but their little hands kept making their way over the dinner table to grab more of these. I made them as a side dish with BBQ grilled chicken and a tossed salad with ranch. Made my quick weeknight meal feel complete.
I have made this twice. Loved by all ages. It will be a regular.
This recipe is a keeper! So crisp & delish
We really loved these. I had to use what I had which was baby red potatoes. Also since it was my first time making them I decided to make a smaller amount. I made about 8 as a trial run. Actually it turned out to be the perfect amount for 2. Also I was dreading cleaning the pan but since I had coated it with oil it was actually a breeze. We ate them as an appetizer but it was so filling that’s all we needed. I will be making them again. I thought they were great and worth the time it took to prepare them.
These have always been my favorites , and now I see you posted this recipe, yummy for sure, I can eat them like chips.
Stony