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Loaded Smashed Potatoes

[heart_this] · Nov 18, 2013 · 30 Comments

Loaded Smashed Potatoes

New potatoes that are cooked, ‘smashed’ and then baked until golden brown and crispy and the topped with melted cheddar, sour cream, bacon and green onions.

Looking for something new to do with your potatoes? How about ‘smashed’ potatoes? I have been wanting to try smashed potatoes ever since I saw them on Pioneer Woman and it was past time that I gave them the ‘loaded’ treatment by topping them with all of the classic loaded baked potato toppings including bacon, cheese, sour cream and green onions. The basic idea behind smashed potatoes is that you take small cooked potatoes and you ‘smash’ them, by pressing down on them with a glass or something, into thin pancakes and then you bake them until they are golden brown and crispy! There is very little that can compare with potatoes that are nice and crispy on the outside and soft and tender on the inside, think french fries, fritters, etc. and these smashed potatoes are no exception! Of course you can top smash potatoes however you like from simple things like herbs to more elaborate like these but no matter how you top them, they will disappear quickly!
If you use really small potatoes, they work as a really nice 1-2 bit appetizer!
Love fully loaded baked potato flavours? Check out below the recipe for more recipe ideas!

Loaded Smashed Potatoes
Smashed!

Loaded Smashed Potatoes
Golden brown and oh so crispy good!

Loaded Smashed Potatoes
Covered in melted cheese!

Loaded Smashed Potatoes
Fully Loaded!

Loaded Smashed Potatoes
For those that like broccoli on their loaded baked potatoes!

Loaded Smashed Potatoes

Loaded Smashed Potatoes

Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 50 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Servings: 4

New potatoes that are cooked, ‘smashed’ and then baked until golden brown and crispy and the topped with melted cheddar, sour cream, bacon and green onions.

ingredients
  • 1 pound new potatoes (about 1-1 1/2 inches across), washed
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 strips bacon (optional)
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 green onions, sliced
directions
  1. Bring the potatoes and enough water to cover them by an inch to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until a fork can easily be pushed into them, about 15-30 minutes depending on the size of the potatoes, before draining them.
  2. Place the potatoes on a greased baking sheet and ‘smash’ them by pressing down on them with something like a potato masher, the bottom of a gloss or bowl, etc.
  3. Brush the potatoes with oil, season with salt and pepper and bake them on the top shelf of a preheated 450F/230C oven until golden brown and crispy on top, about 20 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile cook and crumble the bacon.
  5. Sprinkle the cheddar onto the potatoes and optionally broil for a minute to melt the cheese.
  6. Top with the sour cream, bacon and green onions and enjoy as a side or as an appetizer!
Option: You can cook and smash the potatoes a day ahead of time.
Option: Add some chopped steamed broccoli.
Nutrition Facts: Calories 246, Fat 16g (Saturated 6g, Trans 0), Cholesterol 25mg, Sodium 176mg, Carbs 19g (Fiber 3g, Sugars 1g), Protein 7g

Nutrition by: Nutritional facts powered by Edamam
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Comments

  1. Tieghan says

    November 18, 2013 at 1:24 pm

    I love smashed potatoes, but these loaded ones look amazing! All that cheese and bacon. Yum! They are perfect for holiday entertaining!

    Reply
  2. A SPICY PERSPECTIVE says

    November 18, 2013 at 2:43 pm

    Great side dish, Kevin! Total Yum!

    Reply
  3. Maria says

    November 18, 2013 at 2:46 pm

    Wow, these are loaded!

    Reply
  4. Heather Christo says

    November 18, 2013 at 3:02 pm

    Kevin, these could not be more delicious looking right now!!!

    Reply
  5. Grandbabycakes says

    November 18, 2013 at 3:12 pm

    You definitely make an incredible loaded potato! So delish!

    Reply
  6. www.macuisineetvous.com says

    November 18, 2013 at 4:25 pm

    nice pics.
    Chantal

    Reply
  7. Jillian Manesh says

    November 18, 2013 at 5:04 pm

    mmm this might make it to the thanksgiving table this year!

    Reply
  8. Hungry Mom says

    November 18, 2013 at 10:11 pm

    I made these with sweet potatoes, just cut into small sizes before boiling.
    To die for!

    Reply
  9. vanillasugarblog says

    November 18, 2013 at 11:16 pm

    I saw those too, and wanted them asap.
    Even leftovers, cold I would eat.
    Just love loaded potatoes whether they are smashed or not. LOL

    Reply
  10. Marian (Sweetopia) says

    November 19, 2013 at 12:16 am

    Ahhh, another mouth-watering recipe – love it!

    Reply
  11. Aimee @ Simple Bites says

    November 19, 2013 at 1:33 am

    Can I call this dinner? Because I am. Great post, Kevin.

    Reply
  12. Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious says

    November 19, 2013 at 7:45 am

    Smashed potatoes are the best! And those toppings – seriously, how could I resist?!

    Reply
  13. Sara says

    November 19, 2013 at 6:20 pm

    These look amazing! I love smashed potatoes – so good. Never thought about putting toppings on them…definitely need to make this happen! 🙂

    Reply
  14. Alexe @ Keys to the Cucina says

    November 19, 2013 at 8:52 pm

    Ah these are making my mouth water, looks delish!

    Reply
  15. marla says

    November 20, 2013 at 12:11 pm

    LOVE these Kevin, especially with all that bacon!

    Reply
  16. Gaby says

    November 21, 2013 at 3:05 am

    Love smashed potatoes, these are off the charts amazing!

    Reply
  17. Tonya @ What's On My Plate says

    November 25, 2013 at 8:19 pm

    Such a great idea! I first tried smashed potatoes after ready Thomas Keller's Ad Hoc and now I'm obsessed. These would go great with wings for sure!

    Reply
  18. Tina says

    November 26, 2013 at 7:39 pm

    Omg, love this idea! I'm on the hunt for appetizer ideas for my holiday parties and these will be perfect. 🙂
    Tina at http://www.tinaschic.com

    Reply
  19. Vicki ShoppeGirls says

    December 13, 2013 at 6:37 am

    Love this recipe. I have just shared on my blog and will be making these tonight for dinner. I am going to add broccoli and peas as well. Thank you.
    http://shoppegirls.blogspot.com.au/

    Reply
  20. Anonymous says

    December 22, 2013 at 2:40 pm

    Can anyone tell me how to make smashed potatoes without having them fall apart into little pieces? It happens to me every time! Please and thanks!!

    Reply
  21. kevin says

    December 22, 2013 at 2:57 pm

    Anonymous: I find that when you smash them, they do tend to fall apart but after you bake then the second time, especially with a bit of cheese, they firm up again to the point where you can easily pick them up and eat them as two bite appetizers.

    Reply
  22. Anonymous says

    December 22, 2013 at 3:03 pm

    Thank you, Kevin. Love your recipes!!

    Reply
  23. Anonymous says

    January 22, 2014 at 12:25 am

    I'd definitely recommend smashing them with a glass and not a potato masher. I used a masher and they got stuck between the "rungs" of the masher, and I kept having to try to pry them out of the masher. DEEEEELISH!

    Reply
  24. Twisted Kitchen says

    January 25, 2014 at 6:04 pm

    Oh yes!! These babies are def on the menu; think'n with a nice Ribeye : )
    Looks like you get the flavor of Potato Skins without all the work.

    Reply
  25. Anonymous says

    February 25, 2014 at 6:50 pm

    I just place a piece of wax paper over each previously simmered potatoe and press down till they are as flat as you want. the flatter the better as they look like fat potatoe chips. Great tasting with olive oil on top. Bake till crispy

    Reply
  26. Anonymous says

    August 27, 2014 at 10:03 pm

    Oh Kevin, we just love bacon, and now with the sodium reduced products on the market we can make some of the yummy recipes you post here. Thank you for this deliciousness!

    Reply
  27. Wolfy says

    January 29, 2022 at 9:39 pm

    Can I use russet potatoes?

    Reply
    • kevin says

      January 31, 2022 at 3:07 pm

      Yes you can!

      Reply
  28. I Love U says

    February 6, 2022 at 6:48 pm

    Oh my goodness !!! U make such Luscious looking Food. Thanx-o-x

    Reply

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