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August 16, 2016 · 14 Comments

Loaded Smashed Potatoes

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If you’ve never made Loaded Smashed Potatoes, you’re missing out! They’re a side dish that your entire family will love!! 

Loaded Smashed Potatoes
Not only are these simple to make, but the addition of cheese, bacon, salsa, and sour cream make these Smashed Potatoes the best Loaded Smashed Potatoes!! I made them for just the two of us (and had the leftovers with a soft fried egg the following day), but easy enough to make for a crowd! And the best part, is that everyone can top theirs exactly how they want it!!!

Start by boiling some small yukon potatoes until tender. Let them cool just slightly and place on a parchment lined baking sheet and gently smash the potato until flat (I used the base of a drinking glass). Brush with some melted butter, add some parmesan, and a little pepper, and bake until golden and the edges are crispy.

Loaded Smashed Potatoes

Loaded Smashed Potatoes

They look delicious enough to eat with no toppings…………..but why would you want to do that?? 

Loaded Smashed Potatoes
When instead, you can have a little grated cheese to top yours. I bet the little ones would love these!
Loaded Smashed Potatoes
Or how about with just a little salsa and sour cream? 
Loaded Smashed Potatoes
Or if you’re anything like us, you’ll want to pile on the toppings! The works! Give us all the cheese and salsa, and bacon, and a few extra onions, and of course some sour cream! Now this is a Loaded Smashed Potato!
Loaded Smashed Potatoes

Loaded Smashed Potatoes

Loaded Smashed Potatoes
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Loaded Smashed Potatoes

Author Joy in Every Season

Ingredients

  • 1 bag 28 oz small Yukon potatoes
  • 2 TBSP real butter melted
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • Fresh cracked pepper
  • Optional toppings:
  • 1/2 # bacon fried crispy and crumbled
  • pico de gallo or your favorite salsa
  • green onions chopped
  • grated cheese I used colby jack
  • sour cream

Instructions

  • Boil potatoes until fork tender. Drain.
  • Let cool slightly and place potatoes onto a parchment lined baking sheet.
  • Smash potato flat (I used the bottom of a drinking glass) and brush with melted butter.
  • Top with parmesan cheese and a little pepper.
  • Bake at 425* until potatoes are hot, the cheese has melted, and the edges are beginning to crisp. For a crispier potato, you can always put the under the broiler for a few minutes, watching them closely so they don't burn.
  • Prep toppings while potatoes are cooking.
  • Plate potatoes and set out toppings!
  • Enjoy!

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Comments

  1. Kristen says

    August 17, 2016 at 1:33 pm

    I absolutely love that you smashed the potato and then loaded it up–These will be such a hit a my house Renee!!

    Reply
  2. Megan @ MegUnprocessed says

    August 18, 2016 at 7:05 pm

    Nicet presentation!

    Reply
  3. Megan @ MegUnprocessed says

    August 18, 2016 at 7:05 pm

    Nice presentation!

    Reply
  4. a says

    September 1, 2016 at 10:07 am

    Potatoes are my family’s comfort food. Love your recipe and pics.

    Reply
  5. Chef Mireille says

    September 2, 2016 at 7:30 pm

    5 stars
    oh wow – comfort food at its best

    Reply
  6. Amanda {Striped Sptaula} says

    September 3, 2016 at 6:28 am

    5 stars
    Now, that’s the way to do smashed potatoes! Go big or go home! 🙂

    Reply
  7. Heather @Bostongirlbakes says

    September 3, 2016 at 8:32 am

    5 stars
    Oh man I definitely going to have to try this!!

    Reply
  8. Lane & Holly @ With Two Spoons says

    September 3, 2016 at 10:21 am

    5 stars
    These look so beautiful Renee! Nothing better than a loaded potato!

    Reply

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