These smashed potatoes taste just like the best loaded baked potato. They are absolutely delicious! Butter, sour cream, bacon, green onions and Monterrey Jack cheese make these the best. I saw Ree Drummond make them on her show and had to try them! Glad I did! I’ve actually made these many times and seeing Ree make them just reminded me to do so!
I made Chicken Fried Pork Cube Steaks the other day and I made these potatoes as a side dish. They were perfect! And, the cream gravy I served alongside was to die for! Here’s the link for the Chicken Fried Pork Cube Steaks: https://the2spoons.com/the-best-chicken-fried-pork-steak-with-cream-gravy/
You have to make those! They are delicious!
delicious smashed potatoes.
I used red potatoes. They weren’t the really small ones, they were medium size. You leave the skin on and boil them whole in a large pot of water until they are fork tender. Then you add all the other ingredients and just like they say you smash them with a potato masher and add the other ingredients. Did I mention how easy they are? They are so easy.
You can also make these in the Instant Pot, even faster. Pierce the potatoes, add a cup of water and secure the lid. Set for 12 minutes, and allow the pressure to release on it’s on. Voila! All done! Here’s the Instant Pot I have: https://amzn.to/2ZBWW3e
delicious smashed potatoes.
Here’s the recipe! Enjoy!
Smashed potatoes
Ingredients
- 6-7 medium red potatoes, whole and skin on
- 1 stick butter, softened
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- 3/4 cup Monterey Jack or Cheddar Cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Put the potatoes in a pan and cover with cold water. Place over medium heat and bring to the boil. Simmer until fork-tender, 20 to 25 minutes, then drain.
- If in the instant pot, pierce the potatoes and add along with a cup of water to the Instant Pot. Secure the lid and set on 12 minutes. After the time is up allow the pressure to release naturally.
- Smash the potatoes with a potato smasher for a minute or so to break them down a little. Add the butter, sour cream and heavy cream, then mix thoroughly. Stir in the bacon, green onions and grated cheese. Season to taste. Serve hot, topped with some extra green onions for garnish.