You’re going to love this potato appetizer! These simple smash potatoes are loaded with cheese, bacon, sour cream, and chives for the perfect appetizer! Make these for movie night, an after-dinner snack, or even a party favorite!
Savory Smash Potatoes with Cheddar and Bacon
Loaded smash potatoes are a versatile and crowd-pleasing dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer or side dish. This recipe calls for simple ingredients and is easy to make, perfect for any occasion.
We top these smash potatoes with melted cheese, crispy bacon bits, tangy sour cream, and fresh chives to give them their loaded flavor. You can also get creative and add your own toppings, such as diced avocado, salsa, or even pulled pork.
Not only do these loaded smash potatoes taste amazing, but they also make for a visually appealing dish. The smashed texture of the potatoes adds a unique touch to any table setting and will surely impress your guests.
Ingredients
- Potatoes: Instead of baby yellow potatoes, you can use any small potato variety, such as red potatoes or fingerling potatoes.
- Cheddar Cheese: Cheddar can be substituted with any shredded cheese, such as mozzarella or pepper jack.
- Bacon: You can omit the bacon or replace it with veggie bacon bits for a vegetarian option.
- Sour cream: If you don’t have sour cream on hand, use plain Greek yogurt.
- Chives: Fresh chives add a nice pop of flavor, but you can also use green onions.
How to Make Loaded Smash Potatoes
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Boil the baby yellow potatoes for 15 minutes until slightly tender, then drain.
- Cook the bacon in a skillet until crispy, then set aside.
- Place the boiled potatoes on the prepared baking sheet and gently smash them using the bottom of a glass.
- Brush the potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 25 minutes, then add shredded cheese on top and bake for an additional 2 minutes until melted.
- Remove from oven and top with crispy bacon bits, sour cream, and chopped chives.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
You can also make these loaded smash potatoes on the grill for a smoky twist on this recipe. Simply place the smashed potatoes on a foil-lined grill and cook until crispy before adding the toppings.
Serving Suggestions
Loaded smash potatoes are incredibly versatile and pair well with many main dishes. Here are a few serving suggestions to get you started:
- Appetizer: Cut the potatoes into smaller pieces and serve on toothpicks for a bite-sized appetizer.
- Side dish: These potatoes are perfect alongside grilled meats, such as steaks or chicken.
- Vegetarian option: Add a side of roasted vegetables and sautéed mushrooms for a vegetarian meal.
- Party food: Set up a toppings bar with different options for guests to create their own loaded smash potato creations.
Storage
Loaded smash potatoes are best served hot and fresh out of the oven. However, if you have leftovers, they can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for a couple of days. To reheat, simply pop them in the oven or microwave until warm.
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Loaded Smash Potatoes
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb bag baby yellow potatoes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¾ cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 5 slices bacon chopped and cooked
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven to 425 degrees, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Boil the Potatoes in a large pot of water for 15 minutes, or until slightly tender. Drain.
- While the potatoes are cooking, chop and cook your bacon, until crispy. Set aside.
- Arrange the potatoes on the prepared baking sheet.
- Gently smash each potato with the bottom of a glass, making sure to keep the potato whole, just slightly flattened.
- Brush the potatoes with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Bake the Potatoes for 25 minutes, until golden. Bake for an additional 5 minutes if you’d like them extra crispy.
- Remove the pan from the oven, and sprinkle cheese over the potatoes. Return the pan to the oven for 2 minutes to melt the cheese.
- Remove the potatoes from the oven, and sprinkle with bacon, a dollop of sour cream, a little more bacon, and chopped chives.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, is intended to serve as an estimate only, and is provided for informational purposes. The accuracy of nutritional information is not guaranteed.
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