Loaded Smashed Potatoes

A tasty change from regular baked potatoes are Loaded Smashed Potatoes. There is nothing better than smashed potatoes with melted cheese, crispy bacon, green onions, and sour cream on top.

Ingredients:

• 12 small red potatoes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• 1/4 cup sour cream

Instructions:

Get the oven ready by heating it up to 400F 200C

Put potatoes in a big pot and add water to cover them

Bring to a boil, then cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are soft

After you drain the potatoes, let them cool down a bit

Put the potatoes on a baking sheet that has parchment paper on it

Slowly mash each potato with a potato masher or the bottom of a glass until it is flattened but still whole

Put some olive oil on top of the mashed potatoes and add salt and pepper to taste

After the oven is hot, bake the potatoes for 20 to 25 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy

Shred some cheddar cheese and sprinkle it on top of the potatoes after taking them out of the oven

Put it back in the oven and bake for five more minutes, or until the cheese melts and starts to bubble

Take the potatoes out of the oven and put some crumbled bacon, chopped green onions, and sour cream on top of each one

Serve right away and enjoy