Cheesy Smashed Potatoes with Sour Cream Dipping Sauce
If you’re in the mood for a comforting side dish that’s sure to please, these Cheesy Smashed Potatoes are calling your name! They’re crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and loaded with melty cheddar and bacon. Served alongside a delicious Sour Cream Dipping Sauce, this recipe is perfect for dinner or as a tasty appetizer and will surely become a new favorite.
Ingredients
Potatoes:
- 8 pieces bacon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon coarse black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 ½ pounds baby potatoes
- 1 cup shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese
- Chives or green onion for garnish
Sour Cream:
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon chives
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate, reserving rendered bacon fat in the pan. Chop or crumble bacon and set aside.8 pieces bacon
- In a small bowl, combine the salt, pepper and garlic powder. Stir well to combine.½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon coarse black pepper, ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Place potatoes in a medium bowl. Pour the reserved bacon fat over the potatoes. Toss to combine.1 ½ pounds baby potatoes
- Sprinkle the salt mixture over the potatoes and toss to evenly coat.
- Transfer potatoes to the prepared baking sheet, scraping the bowl with a rubber spatula. Bake for 30 minutes, shaking the pan about half way through..
- While the potatoes are in the oven, prepare the sour cream mixture by combining all of the ingredients in a small bowl and stirring well to combine. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.½ cup sour cream, 1 tablespoon chives, ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Remove from the oven and use the bottom of a large glass or mason jar to smash each potato. Return to the oven and bake for 25 more minutes, flipping about halfway through.
- Remove the potatoes from the oven again and top with the bacon and cheese and place the pan back in the oven for about 2 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted.1 cup shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese, Chives or green onion for garnish
- Top with chives or green onions as a garnish and serve with the prepared sour cream.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 641kcal | Carbohydrates: 18.3g | Protein: 41.2g | Fat: 44.6g | Saturated Fat: 15.4g | Cholesterol: 117mg | Sodium: 7191mg | Potassium: 896mg | Fiber: 3.4g | Sugar: 4g | Calcium: 118mg | Iron: 4mg
Please note that these nutrition facts are approximations and may not be entirely precise.
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