Smashed Potatoes Recipe
My son makes a special request for this Smashed Potatoes Recipe every single holiday... and once you try it, you'll know why!
Servings: 8
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
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