Loaded Smashed Potatoes

5 from 6 votes

This post may contain affiliate sales links. Please read my disclosure policy.

Loaded Smashed Potatoes are such a simple upgrade that makes all the difference with lots of easy (potatoes, cheese, bacon, sour cream and green onions) ingredients that taste amazing together. Similar to my Twice Baked Potatoes, it’s the perfect appetizer or side if I say so myself.

smashed potatoes

Loaded Smashed Potatoes Basics

I found this Smashed Potatoes recipe in my friend, Shawn’s, new cookbook Express Lane Cooking. I’ve adapted this recipe slightly. Loaded Smashed Potatoes are like potato skins that aren’t hollowed out but still topped with all the yummy goodies you’d typically find within a potato skin. To start making these you’ll need to gather up these ingredients.

  • Idaho Potatoes – for a traditional tasting loaded potato flavor, use Idaho potatoes.
  • Cheese – you can either use shredded cheddar or marble cheese.
  • Bacon – cooked and crumbled. You could even buy pre-cooked bacon bits and heat them up in a pan.
  • Sour Cream – I love the creaminess and tangy flavor that sour cream brings to these smashed potatoes.
  • Green Onions – optional, but totally necessary in my opinion!
how to make smashed potatoes

How to Make Loaded Smashed Potatoes

Slightly adapted from Express Lane Cooking by Shawn Syphus. For full recipe details, see the printable recipe card below.

Prep Potatoes + Boil

Cut the potatoes in half and boil in a large pot of salted water until fork-tender, about 15 minutes.

Prep Baking Sheet + Bake Potatoes

Drizzle half of the olive oil onto a baking sheet. Drain potatoes and place them onto a baking sheet. Using a potato masher, flatten potatoes to about 1/2-3/4 inch thick. Brush tops with remaining olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place in the oven to bake for 20 minutes.

Add Cheese and Bacon + Return to Oven

Remove from oven, sprinkle with cheese and bacon and return to oven for another 5 minutes to melt the cheese.

Add Toppings + Serve

Top with sour cream and green onions and serve.

Loaded Smashed Potatoes

Storing and Reheating

An important thing to remember is to only top the potatoes you plan on eating right away. Sour cream doesn’t reheat well in the oven.

Store. This Smashed Potatoes Recipe is best served fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container, for up to 5 days.

Reheat. Heat them in the oven at 425 until heated through.

More Potato Dishes to Try!

The recipe card is below, so make sure to save this Smashed Potatoes side dish. Pin it, print it, bookmark it. 🙂 Hope you all have a wonderful day!

Loaded Smashed Potatoes
PrintPrint Pin ItPin It
5 from 6 votes

Loaded Smashed Potatoes

What's better than Smashed Potatoes? A Loaded Smashed Potatoes Recipe. It's such a simple upgrade that makes all the difference. Enjoy!
servings 4 servings
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 medium Idaho potatoes
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 cup grated cheddar or marbled cheese
  • 1/2 cup bacon cooked and crumbled
  • optional: green onions & sour cream totally necessary in my opinion

Instructions

  • Half potatoes and boil in large pot of salted water until fork-tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Drizzle half of the olive oil onto a baking sheet. Drain potatoes and place onto baking sheet. Using a potato masher, flatten potatoes to about 1/2-3/4 inch thick. Brush tops with remaining olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes.
  • Remove from oven, sprinkle with cheese and bacon and return to oven for another 5 minutes to melt the cheese. Top with sour cream and green onions and serve.

Notes

Slightly adapted from Express Lane Cooking by Shawn Syphus.

Nutrition

Calories: 389.53kcal | Carbohydrates: 38.9g | Protein: 12.04g | Fat: 21.42g | Saturated Fat: 7.93g | Cholesterol: 31.97mg | Sodium: 209.46mg | Potassium: 915.89mg | Fiber: 2.77g | Sugar: 1.47g | Vitamin A: 283.06IU | Vitamin C: 12.14mg | Calcium: 231.37mg | Iron: 2.08mg
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: how to make smashed potatoes, smashed potatoes, smashed potatoes recipe
5 from 6 votes

Share a Comment

Your email address will not be published.

Recipe Rating




10 Responses
  1. Megan Joy

    I just moved to Portland and was looking up other local bloggers. I’m so happy I came across your blog! This recipe sounds delicious, I might have to give it a try 🙂

  2. Erin @ Simple, Sweet & Savory

    5 stars
    These look delish! I love loaded baked potatoes…and smashed potatoes are even better! What a great side dish. Actually, I could eat this as a main dish. 🙂

  3. Karen @ On the Banks of Salt Creek

    Not a big fan of football either. I guess IF I understood it I might be……probably not.

    I am a big fan of potatoes though.

“logos”