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Loaded Smashed Potatoes

Loaded Smashed Potatoes

Delicious Loaded Smashed Potatoes topped with cheese, bacon, and green onions, perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 305
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Potatoes and Toppings
  • 1 lb baby potatoes
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup crispy bacon bits
  • ¼ cup chopped green onions
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Large pot
  • Baking sheet
  • Lined Baking Sheet
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) and wash the baby potatoes thoroughly.
  2. Boil the potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (15-20 minutes). Drain and cool slightly.
  3. Place the potatoes on a lined baking sheet and smash each potato to about half an inch thick.
  4. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with garlic powder, salt, and pepper; toss lightly to coat.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  6. Top with shredded cheese and bacon bits; return to the oven until cheese melts (about 5 minutes). Garnish with green onions before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 305kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 18g

Notes

Feel free to customize Loaded Smashed Potatoes with different cheese, spices, or add-ins for a unique twist.

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