Smashed Red Potatoes
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With six simple ingredients (that you likely already have at home), you can whip-up these amazingly delicious Smashed Red Potatoes! Perfect as a side dish, this potato recipe is topped with a hefty amount of cheese and bacon. Your family will be begging for seconds, guaranteed!
The Versatility of a Potato
When it comes to any potato recipe, all I have to say is, “Sign me up!” I absolutely love how versatile potatoes are. From smashed red potatoes to potato gratin, French fries to a fully-loaded baked potato… the possibilities are endless!
Do you love a good potato recipe? If so, then I know you’ll appreciate these dishes:
Instant Pot Barbecue Chicken Baked Potatoes
Homemade Air Fryer Potato Skins
I love the fact that these smashed red potatoes are oven baked. You don’t need any fancy equipment or ingredients to whip-up this delicious potato dish.
All it takes is some potato chopping, boiling, smashing, then placing it into your preheated oven! Seriously, it’s that simple: so be sure to scroll down below for my easy step-by-step instructions!
If you need ideas of what to serve with smashed potatoes, I recommend air fryer ham or spicy meatloaf.
These Smashed Red Potatoes are jam-packed full of flavor. With every bite, you’ll be hit with a burst of cheese and bacon. The flavors practically melt in your mouth! It makes for the perfect accompaniment to any of your main dishes!
What Ingredients Do I Need to Make Smashed Red Potatoes?
Be sure to gather the following ingredients before you whip-up this tasty side dish. The exact measurements are in the recipe card down below.
- Red potatoes
- Butter
- Bacon
- Cheddar cheese
- Salt
- Ground pepper
Don’t Forget to Pre-Boil the Potatoes
In this recipe, it’s vital that you boil the potatoes (as highlighted as one of the first steps in my recipe card) so that you achieve the perfect consistency. Boiling will allow the potatoes to pre-cook and become tender. This is another reason why they don’t need to be baked in the oven for too long.
How Long Does It Take to Bake Smashed Red Potatoes?
The total time it takes to bake these smashed red potatoes is thirty minutes.
What’s the Difference Between Mashed Potatoes and Smashed Potatoes?
Mashed potatoes are a creamier mix of potatoes, butter and cream. Mashed potatoes have a very smooth consistency. To achieve its texture, you can opt to use a hand blender or potato masher in order to mix all of the ingredients together.
Smashed potatoes, on the other hand, are chunkier and heartier. Rather than mixing and incorporating it with other ingredients, the cooked potatoes are broken-up by being “smashed,” then topped off with additional flavors and baked in the oven (much like our smashed red potatoes).
Really Love Potatoes? Here are some more recipes:
Meatloaf Muffins with Potato Frosting
Creamy Instant Pot Garlic Mashed Potatoes
How to Make Smashed Red Potatoes
Here is the recipe to make my oh-so-delicious smashed red potatoes! I hope you enjoy them as much as I do!
Smashed Red Potatoes
Ingredients
- 12 medium red potatoes cut in half
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 5 strips bacon cooked and chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Place potatoes in a pot of boiling water and cook until fork tender, around 10 minutes.
- Remove potatoes from water and place on a greased baking sheet skin-side down. Use a potato smasher to carefully smash each potato until flat.
- Brush melted butter over smashed potatoes and season with salt and pepper.
- Place in preheated oven and bake until golden brown, around 20 minutes.
- Remove potatoes from oven and top with chopped bacon and shredded cheese. Return to oven and cook until cheese is fully melted, around 10 minutes.
