Easy. Fast. Ridiculously Delicious.
These Bacon Lover’s Loaded Smashed Potatoes are packed with flavor and sure to please!!
They’re the perfect side to your weeknight dinner, or even Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Easter meal!
What You’ll Need:
- 2 pounds Yellow Baby Potatoes, scrubbed (soft skin is great for smashing)
- 16 oz. (1 lb) package of Bacon, cooked until crispy
- 3 Green Onions, chopped
- 2 cups shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- 1 cup Sour Cream
- 1/2 cup Whipped Cream Cheese
- 1 – 1 oz. pack of Hidden Ranch Salad Dressing & Seasoning Mix
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Pepper
What You’ll Do:
- 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
- ENJOY!!
Craving more delicious Potato Recipes?? Get inspired below…
Bacon Lover’s Red Potato Salad Recipe!
Crockpot Cheesy Bacon Hashbrowns
Easy Crockpot Baked Potatoes
Crockpot Sweet Potatoes
