Bacon Cheddar Smashed Potatoes
Make these delicious Bacon Cheddar Smashed Potatoes for a delicious side dish or appetiser! Crispy smashed potatoes topped with bacon & cheddar. Serve them up with your favourite dipping sauces!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 270kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb baby potatoes
- 4 ounces cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup bacon bits
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F/190 degrees C. Have ready a large baking tray and set aside.
- Cook baby potatoes in boiling water for 20 minutes or until they are soft when stabbed with a fork. Remove from heat and drain the water.
- Arrange the cooked potatoes on a large baking tray. Use the bottom of a glass to flatten out the potatoes. Careful so the potatoes don't fall apart with smashing them with the glass.
- Brush the smashed potatoes with olive oil and season with salt. Top with cheddar and bacon bits.
- Bake between 20 - 25 minutes until golden and crisp. Remove from oven and leave a few minutes to set for serving.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve with your favourite dipping sauces.
*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.
Nutrition Facts
Bacon Cheddar Smashed Potatoes
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 270
Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Fat 16g25%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 6g
Cholesterol 19mg6%
Sodium 865mg38%
Potassium 362mg10%
Carbohydrates 19g6%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 12g24%
Vitamin A 191IU4%
Vitamin C 15mg18%
Calcium 163mg16%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.