A tasty side dish is this loaded smashed potato salad. Smashed potatoes are crisp on the edges and creamy in the middle and are paired with cheese, bacon, green onions, and a jazzed up sour cream mixture.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 55 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds potatoes
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon white sugar
- 1/4 cup shredded triple Cheddar cheese blend
- 4 slices bacon, crisp cooked and crumbled
- 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
- paprika to taste
Directions
Step1
Gather all ingredients. Put two tablespoons of olive oil on a rimmed baking sheet that has been lined with foil.
Step2
Place potatoes in a 3-quart saucepan and add enough water to cover potatoes by 2 inches. Over high heat, bring to a boil; then lower the heat to medium. Simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, or until soft. Drain well and arrange in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Step3
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
Step4
Using the bottom of a measuring cup or drinking glass, smash each potato to 1/4- to 1/2-inch thickness, taking care not to fully break them apart. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper.
Step5
Roast potatoes until beginning to crisp on the bottoms, 25 to 30 minutes.
Step6
Meanwhile, whisk together sour cream, remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic, vinegar, sugar, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
Step7
After turning the potatoes, roast them for an additional 15 minutes or until the bottoms are crispy.
Step8
Spoon half of the sour cream mixture onto the center of a serving platter and spread out to an even layer. Top with the crisp smashed potatoes, arranging them in a pile. Evenly spoon the remaining sour cream mixture over the potatoes and top with cheese, bacon, green onions, and a sprinkle of paprika.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 266 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Carbohydrate 26g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber 3g | 10% |
| Total Sugars 2g | |
| Protein 7g | 14% |
| Total Fat 15g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat 4g | 21% |
| Cholesterol 18mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C 12mg | 13% |
| Sodium 266mg | 12% |
| Calcium 69mg | 5% |
| Iron 2mg | 8% |
| Potassium 683mg | 15% |