Smashed Potatoes with Bacon & Cheese

Name: Smashed Potatoes with Bacon & Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Ingredients: 24 oz. Tasteful Selections® potatoes; Salt and pepper, to taste; Shredded cheddar cheese; Cooked crumbled bacon; Sour Cream, optional topping

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these Smashed Potatoes. These potatoes are boiled until tender, then smashed, topped with bacon and cheese, and baked to golden perfection. They make a satisfying side dish or appetizer that's bursting with flavor.

Prep10

Cook35

Serves6

Course Appetizer

Variety Fav(s) Sunburst Blend™

Cook Type Oven, Stove Top

Dish Type Party Food

Quick, Easy, Convenient 7 Ingredients or Less

Season Fall, Spring, Winter

Bite Size 2-Bite

Ingredients

24 oz. Tasteful Selections® potatoes
Salt and pepper, to taste
Shredded cheddar cheese
Cooked crumbled bacon
Sour Cream, optional topping

Instructions

Preheat oven to 450-degrees. Place potatoes in a large pot of salted water. Bring to a boil; cook covered for 15-20 minutes, until fork-tender. Drain well.
Arrange potatoes on a baking sheet and use a glass to LIGHTLY flatten the potatoes in one piece (be careful not to mash them).
Sprinkle with salt, pepper, cheese, and cooked crumbled bacon. Bake until they are golden and crispy, about 10-15 minutes. Serve with sour cream or desired sauce.