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Loaded Smashed Potatoes Recipe with Bacon! {Epic Side}

October 20, 2014 By Heidi 4 Comments

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My son makes a special request for this Loaded Smashed Potatoes Recipe every single holiday!

Loaded Smashed Potatoes Recipe

This Loaded Smashed Potatoes Recipe with bacon, cheddar cheese and buttermilk ranch dressing mix is packed with flavor and guaranteed to disappear at any meal!

Easy.  Fast.  Ridiculously Delicious.  That’s right ~ this epic smashed potato recipe will be the hero of every holiday and dinner party!

They’re the perfect side to your weeknight dinner, and a definite must-have at Thanksgiving, Christmas, and even for Easter!

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Loaded Smashed Potatoes Recipe

Bacon Lover's Loaded Smashed Potatoes Recipe from TheFrugalGirls.com


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Loaded Smashed Potatoes Recipe!

My son makes a special request for these Loaded Smashed Potatoes every single holiday!
Prep Time25 mins
Cook Time25 mins
Total Time50 mins
Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Author: The Frugal Girls

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds Yellow Baby Potatoes scrubbed (soft skin is great for smashing)
  • 16 ounces Bacon cooked until crispy
  • 3 Green Onions chopped
  • 2 cups shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
  • 1 cup Sour Cream
  • ½ cup Whipped Cream Cheese
  • 1 ounce Hidden Ranch Salad Dressing & Seasoning Mix packeg or 3 tablespoons Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing Mix
  • ÂĽ teaspoon Salt
  • ÂĽ teaspoon Pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder {optional}

Instructions

  • Cook bacon using this Trick for Perfect Crispy Bacon
  • Bring water to boil in large pot, then boil potatoes in water for approx. 15 minutes, or until fork tender
  • Drain potatoes, and place in a large bowl
  • Smash potatoes using a Potato Masher
  • Chop crispy bacon and green onions, and set aside
  • In a small bowl, combine sour cream, whipped cream cheese, ranch packet, salt & pepper, stir well, then transfer into large bowl containing smashed potatoes
  • Stir in chopped bacon, chopped green onions and shredded sharp cheddar
  • Mix ingredients thoroughly and ENJOY!!

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Comments

  1. Melissa says

    November 24, 2017 at 11:38 am

    Is this something I could make ahead of time and then bake to warm up the next day?

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      November 24, 2017 at 1:33 pm

      Hi Melissa ~ we have these as leftovers all the time and they are just as good the next day! Making them ahead of time and baking to warm up sounds like a fabulous idea… enjoy!! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Julie says

    December 30, 2015 at 7:17 pm

    What is the way to cook crispy bacon?? I didn’t see a link

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      December 30, 2015 at 7:39 pm

      Hi Julie ~ here’s a link to the Crispy Bacon tip…

      https://thefrugalgirls.com/2013/05/perfect-crispy-bacon-in-oven.html

      ENJOY! 🙂

      Reply

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