My son makes a special request for these Loaded Smashed Potatoes every single holiday!
Easy. Fast. Ridiculously Delicious. That’s right ~ this epic potato side dish will be the hero of every holiday and dinner party!
This Loaded Smashed Potatoes Recipe is packed with flavor and guaranteed to disappear at any meal!
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
- 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 Buttermilk Ranch Dressing Mix
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Pepper
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder {optional}
- 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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Melissa says
Is this something I could make ahead of time and then bake to warm up the next day?
Heidi says
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!! 🙂
Julie says
What is the way to cook crispy bacon?? I didn’t see a link
Heidi says
Hi Julie ~ here’s a link to the Crispy Bacon tip…
https://thefrugalgirls.com/2013/05/perfect-crispy-bacon-in-oven.html
ENJOY! 🙂