These Loaded Smashed Potatoes are a killer appetizer or finger food for any event! Make them for a sports watching event, or just a regular family game or movie night and watch them disappear!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
Carbs and dairy, need I say more? This recipe is naturally gluten free too.
At every event I've made these for they've been a hit and everyone ate them all. They pair well with other finger foods, and if you need some more ideas, check out these guac sliders!
Needed Ingredients
- Fingerling Potatoes
- Butter
- Sour Cream
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- Bacon
- Green Onions
If you really want to kick it up a notch, use this healthy french onion dip in place of the sour cream! This seriously takes these smashed potatoes to a whole new level that's bursting with flavor! Also, you could mix the sour cream with this onion dip from Primal Palate. If you don't have a Thrive account yet, click here for 25% off your first order!
How to Make Loaded Smashed Potatoes
Start by boiling the potatoes in a large pot of water. Cook them until they are easily pierced with a fork, but don't over cook them once they reach that point. Drain the pan.
Set the potatoes on a sheet pan, and gently smash them either with the back of a measuring cup or with a potato masher.
Spray them with cooking spray and bake in a pre-heated oven at 350F degrees for 20-40 minutes. The range will depend on the size, remove them as they get crispy and lightly golden.
Top with the remaining ingredients and either serve as is, or place them back in the oven for a few minutes to warm the toppings through. Enjoy!
Variations
- Make a Pizza variation with pepperoni and marinara sauce!
- Try a buffalo chicken twist topped with blue cheese.
Loaded Smashed Potatoes
Equipment
- Cutting Board
- chef's knife
- Large Saucepan
- Sheet Pan
- measuring cup or potato masher
Ingredients
- fingerling potatoes
- butter
- sour cream or french onion dip
- shredded cheese
- bacon crumbled
- chives
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the potatoes. Boil until just fork tender.
- When finished, gently smash the potatoes with the back of a measuring cup or a potato masher, keeping them in 1 piece.
- Spread the potatoes on a baking sheet, spray with cooking spray and bake for 20-40 minutes.
- Top with sour cream, bacon crumbles, cheese, and green onions. Optionally, place them back into the oven for just a few minutes to warm through the toppings. Enjoy!
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If you tried this recipe, let me know how it turned out in the comments below!
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Kimberly says
This sounds so delicious. Potatoes are one of my favorite things to eat! I am definitely trying this!
thecleanhappylife says
Thank you! I hope you love them!!
Lina williams says
These look and sound amazing! Can’t wait to try them.
thecleanhappylife says
Thanks!! I hope you enjoy them!!