Loaded Smash Potatoes
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!
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 192kcal
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
Calories: 192kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 103mg | Potassium: 502mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 225IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 124mg | Iron: 1mg