This outrageous Smashed Potatoes Recipe is the smashing success you’ve been looking for. Move over mashed potatoes… because dinner is about to get a massive upgrade!
Then, be sure to give these Garlic Parmesan Potato Wedges and Hashbrown Casserole a try, too!
Smashed Potatoes Recipe
This Loaded Smashed Potatoes Recipe with bacon, cheddar cheese and buttermilk ranch dressing mix is packed with gratifying flavor and guaranteed to disappear at any meal!
Easy. Fast. Ridiculously Delicious. Sounds like a winning combo, right?
Kristy writes: "Who cares what the main is when you have this as a side?! Yum!"
Now normally, smashing your food is frowned upon. It’s one of the lessons our mom teaches us from the moment we’re big enough to sit in a high chair.
But today we break all the rules!
We’re going to smash our food, and smash it good! Talk about FUN!
My son actually makes a special request for this bacon loaded smashed potatoes recipe every single holiday… and once you try these potatoes, you’ll know why!
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!
You won’t believe how fast they vanish!
So what are you waiting for?
Let’s get cooking, shall we?
Here’s how you can make the most amazing side dish you’ll want on repeat – a smashed potatoes recipe with cheese…
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Smashed Potatoes Ingredients
It takes just a few simple ingredients to make the BEST Smashed Potatoes!
Check your fridge, cupboards, or pantry, or add the following to your next grocery list to make sure you’ve got everything you need on hand…
- Yellow Baby Potatoes
- Bacon – use this trick for Perfect Crispy Bacon
- Green Onions
- Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- Sour Cream
- Whipped Cream Cheese
- Ranch Dressing Mix – or use this Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Seasoning
- Salt
- Pepper
- *optional Garlic Powder
Just 9 simple ingredients to create these irresistible potatoes. That’s all you’ll need.
Talk about EASY!
How To Make Sour Cream Smashed Potatoes
Making these amazing smashed potatoes is so much easier than you might think!
Here’s what you’ll do…
1. Prepare your bacon ahead of time.
2. Then start by boiling your potatoes.
3. In a large mixing bowl, smash your potatoes using a potato masher.
4. Then add in the remaining ingredients as specified and mix well.
5. Finally… serve up your potatoes and INDULGE!
Making these smashed potatoes is really so easy!
What To Serve With Your Bacon Loaded Smashed Potatoes
Try adding one of these tasty dinner sides and dinner recipes to help complete your easy, gourmet style dinner…
Sides
- Easy Crusty Dutch Oven Bread
- Easy Rosemary No Knead Bread
- Restaurant Style Bread Dipping Oil
- Slow Cooker Cranberry Sauce
- Easy Cheesy Cauliflower Recipe
- Crockpot Easy Cheesy Broccoli Recipe
- Green Bean Casserole with Bacon
Entreés
- Stove Top Swiss Casserole
- Crockpot Stove Top Chicken
- Slow Cooker Cranberry Chicken
- Baked Cranberry Orange Chicken
- Brown Sugar Maple Ham
- Crock Pot Beef Roast
Smashed Potatoes Reviews
Here’s what your frugal friends are saying about these delicious Smashed Potatoes…
B. writes: “This is like the perfect side dish for anything! Love it.”
Betty writes: “Incredible”
Maria writes: “Yummy, loaded smashed potatoes are the best!”
Lisa writes: “Amazing!”
Kristy writes: “Who cares what the main is when you have this as a side?! Yum!”
Pat writes: “Delicious”
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Smashed Potatoes Recipe
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
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ 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, with the skin on.
- 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!!
Notes
- For answers to Frequently Asked Questions or tips for common substitutions and variations, please refer to the detailed information above this recipe card.
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So have you tried this Loaded Smashed Potatoes Recipe with Bacon yet?
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Is this something I could make ahead of time and then bake to warm up the next day?
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!! 🙂
What is the way to cook crispy bacon?? I didn’t see a link
Hi Julie ~ here’s a link to the Crispy Bacon tip…
https://thefrugalgirls.com/2013/05/perfect-crispy-bacon-in-oven.html
ENJOY! 🙂