Crispy Loaded Potato Smashers are flavorful little morsels that everyone is certain to absolutely love. They're similar to potato skins, but without all of the fuss and mess. One bite and you'll be totally hooked!
12smallnew potatoes about the size of a golf ball(about 1 pound)
½Tablespoonolive oil
Salt andfreshly ground black pepper
2Tablespoonsunsalted butter, melted
½ cupshredded cheddar cheese (2 ounces)
4slicesbacon, cooked and crumbled
Instructions
Steam potatoes in steamer basked for 20 minutes, or until fork tender. Remove from steamer; allow to cool 5 minutes.
Preheat oven to 375° F.
Roll potatoes in ½ tablespoon of olive oil, and place on nonstick foil lined baking sheet. Using a potato masher or the bottom of a glass, smash potatoes to about ½-inch thickness, making sure that you keep them in one piece.
Sprinkle potatoes with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Drizzle about ½ teaspoon of melted butter on each potato.
Bake for 45 minutes, or until potatoes are crispy golden brown. Remove from oven. Sprinkle shredded cheese on each potato, and top with crumbled bacon.
Return to oven for 3 to 4 minutes, or until cheese is melted.