Restaurant-Style Smashed Potatoes

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5 whole large red potatoes

1 stick butter, softened and cut into pieces

1 cup pepper jack cheese, grated

3/4 cup sour cream

5 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

2 whole green onions, sliced, plus more for topping

Salt (add plenty!)

Freshly ground black pepper (ditto!)

3/4 cup French fried onions