Loaded Smashed Potatoes

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 25 minutes
• total time: 50 minutes

Ingredients

1 lb. baby potatoes

kosher salt

1/4 c. melted butter

3 cloves garlic, minced

Freshly ground black pepper

2 c. shredded cheddar

10 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

Sour cream for serving, if desired

Freshly chopped chives, for serving, if desired

Directions

Preheat oven to 400º. Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with two inches of water. Season with salt.

Bring to a boil and boil until tender, 15 minutes. Drain until cool enough to handle.

Transfer potatoes to a baking sheet. Pour over melted butter, garlic, and season with salt and pepper. Toss until totally combined.

Using the bottom of a small glass or jar, smash potatoes into flat patties.

Bake until crispy, 20 to 25 minutes more.

Top with cheddar and bake until melted, 3 minutes more.

Top with cooked bacon, green onions, and sour cream (if using) and serve.

Nutrition

• Calories: 715
• Total Fat: 58 g
• Saturated Fat: 27 g
• Trans Fat: 0 g
• Cholesterol: 137 mg
• Sodium: 924 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 21 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3 g
• Total Sugars: 2 g
• Protein: 26 g