How to Make Crispy Cheesy Smashed Potatoes - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for the ultimate side dish that will have everyone at the table asking for seconds? Look no further than these Crispy Cheesy Smashed Potatoes. They're the perfect combination of crispy, cheesy, and oh-so-delicious, making them the ideal addition to any meal.

These smashed potatoes are a fun twist on traditional roasted or mashed potatoes. They start with baby potatoes that are boiled until tender, then smashed and roasted until they're crispy and golden brown. The addition of ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds baby red potatoes
  • salt to taste
  • 10 slices bacon
  • ¾ cup crumbled blue cheese
  • 1 bunch green onions, sliced

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and crumble when cool enough to handle. Reserve bacon grease.
  • Grease a baking sheet with a small amount of the bacon grease and place potatoes on the sheet. Smash potatoes with the bottom of a glass, then brush with more bacon grease. Repeat once more (smashing/brushing). Lightly salt potatoes.
  • Roast potatoes in the preheated oven until crispy, about 15 minutes. Top with blue cheese and crumbled bacon. Bake until cheese is melted, about 5 more minutes.
  • Top with green onions and serve.
  • Nutrition

    261 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 30mg
    • Sodium: 605mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 13g
    • Vitamin C: 20mg
    • Calcium: 133mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 923mg