Bacon And Cheddar Smashed Potatoes Recipe

Crispy bacon and sharp cheddar cheese meet fluffy smashed potatoes in this incredibly quick and easy microwave recipe! Ready in under 20 minutes, this side dish is perfect for a weeknight meal or a casual get-together. Skip the oven and enjoy perfectly seasoned potatoes with minimal cleanup!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 246.1 kcal
Protein 13g
Rating 4.7 (9 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Bacon And Cheddar Smashed Potatoes

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How to Make Bacon And Cheddar Smashed Potatoes

  1. Wash and quarter 2 pounds of Yukon Gold potatoes.
  2. Place potato quarters in a large, microwave-safe bowl. Add 1/4 cup of water.
  3. Cover the bowl with microwave-safe plastic wrap, venting with a 1-inch slit in the center.
  4. Microwave on high for 10 minutes. Let stand, covered, for 2 minutes.
  5. While potatoes cook, cook 4 slices of bacon until crispy. Crumble.
  6. In a separate bowl, combine 1/2 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 2 tablespoons butter, and the crumbled bacon. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Gently smash the cooked potatoes with a potato masher or fork. Don't completely pulverize them; leave some texture.
  8. Add the cheese mixture to the potatoes and gently stir to combine.
  9. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

16g

Fat

25g

Carbs

12g