Description
Loaded smashed potatoes are the ultimate comfort food, combining crispy edges and fluffy insides, topped with melty cheese, crispy bacon bits, and fresh green onions. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy night at home, these crowd-pleasers will leave everyone asking for more. Easy to make and bursting with flavor, they are sure to steal the show!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs russet potatoes
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- ½ cup crispy bacon bits
- ½ cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Boil whole russet potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (15-20 minutes). Drain and let cool slightly.
- Smash each potato on the baking sheet until about half an inch thick.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper; toss to coat.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Top with cheese and bacon bits; return to the oven for an additional 5-7 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Serve hot, garnished with green onions and sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 loaded smashed potato (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg