Bacon-and-Cheese Smashed Potatoes
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 6 to 8 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 8 servings
- Calories
- 310
- Total Fat
- 21
- Saturated Fat
- 12
- Carbohydrates
- 26
- Dietary Fiber
- 3
- Sugar
- 2
- Protein
- 5
- Cholesterol
- 51
- Sodium
- 445
- Total: 50 min
- Prep: 25 min
- Cook: 25 min
Ingredients
2 1/2 pounds red-skinned potatoes (4 to 5 medium), chopped
Kosher salt
4 slices bacon, chopped
1 stick salted butter, cut into pieces, at room temperature
2/3 to 3/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
Shredded cheddar cheese, for topping
Directions
- Put the potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with cold water by 1 inch. Season generously with salt and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer until very tender, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, 7 to 8 minutes; transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Drain the potatoes and return to the saucepan over low heat; cook until any remaining water evaporates, about 2 minutes. Add the butter, then gradually mash in the sour cream with a potato masher. Stir in the bacon and chives, reserving 1 tablespoon of each. Transfer to a serving dish; top with cheddar and the remaining bacon and chives.