Ultimate Smashed Potatoes: The Best Potato Recipe!

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: American cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories without sacrificing flavor.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: ham

Turkey bacon is lower in fat, while ham can be more affordable.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine is often cheaper.

Boil water in a large pot and add salt.

Add the baby potatoes to the boiling water and cook until fork-tender.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C).

Drain the potatoes and turn them out onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Smash each potato to about half an inch thick using the bottom of a cup or a potato masher.

Brush melted butter (about 3 tablespoons) and avocado oil on the smashed potatoes.

Sprinkle salt, black pepper, and garlic powder on top of the potatoes.

Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes or until the edges are crispy.

Prepare pre-cooked bacon by slicing it and microwaving it for about 30 seconds to crisp it up.

Remove the potatoes from the oven and top each with cheese and bacon bits.

Return the potatoes to the oven for an additional 10 minutes to melt the cheese and crisp the bacon.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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