Crispy Cheesy Smashed Potatoes

Name: Crispy Cheesy Smashed Potatoes
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 2 pounds baby red potatoes; salt to taste; 10 slices bacon; 0.75 cup crumbled blue cheese; 1 bunch green onions, sliced

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I had a few ingredients and wanted to do something different with some baby red potatoes that I had. I love bacon, blue cheese, and green onions, so I threw them all together and this is what I came up with. The combination of the three together is absolutely fantastic!

Recipe by Jessica E Wilson

Published on June 8, 2016

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Prep Time:

5 mins

Cook Time:

35 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

6 servings

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Ingredients

2 pounds baby red potatoes
salt to taste
10 slices bacon
¾ cup crumbled blue cheese
1 bunch green onions, sliced

Directions

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain.
Meanwhile, place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and crumble when cool enough to handle. Reserve bacon grease.
Grease a baking sheet with a small amount of the bacon grease and place potatoes on the sheet. Smash potatoes with the bottom of a glass, then brush with more bacon grease. Repeat once more (smashing/brushing). Lightly salt potatoes.
Roast potatoes in the preheated oven until crispy, about 15 minutes. Top with blue cheese and crumbled bacon. Bake until cheese is melted, about 5 more minutes.
Top with green onions and serve.

Cook's Note:

You can use any cheese you like instead of blue cheese.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

261	Calories
12g	Fat
27g	Carbs
13g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 261
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g	15%
Saturated Fat 5g	27%
Cholesterol 30mg	10%
Sodium 605mg	26%
Total Carbohydrate 27g	10%
Dietary Fiber 4g	13%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 13g
Vitamin C 20mg	101%
Calcium 133mg	10%
Iron 2mg	11%
Potassium 923mg	20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.