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Smashed red potatoes on a square white and grey plate, with salt and pepper shakers and a grey tea towel in the background.
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5 from 1 vote

Smashed Red Potatoes

Whip-up these delicious smashed red potatoes in a few simple steps. Topped off with a generous amount of cheddar cheese and bacon, each bite is jam-packed full of flavor.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Side Dish Recipes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 556kcal
Author: Aileen Clark

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.
    Boiled red potatoes lying on a black sheet pan
  • Brush melted butter over smashed potatoes and season with salt and pepper.
    Smashed potatoes on a black sheet pan and seasoned with salt and pepper, sitting on a red and white plaid tea towel
  • 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.
    Smashed potatoes on a black sheet pan, seasoned with salt and pepper, and covered with bits of bacon

Notes

Uneaten potatoes may be stored in the refrigerator, up to 3 days.