2 pounds small (2 inch) redskin potatoes (or cut to size)
6 tablespoons olive oil
seasoned salt and ground pepper to taste
4 pieces crisply cooked bacon, crumbled
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Preheat oven to 500 degrees (yes - 500!)
Scrub potatoes and lay on baking sheet with sides. Pour about 3/4 cup water into baking sheet and cover with foil. Bake for 30 minutes.
Remove potatoes from oven, drain and let cool for 10 minutes.
Toss with 3 tablespoons oil and place back onto baking sheet.
Take a cup and smash potatoes to about 1/2 " thick.
Drizzle with the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil. Sprinkle with seasoned salt and pepper.
Place back into 500 degree oven and place on top rack. Bake for 15 minutes.
Move potatoes to a lower rack and bake for 20 minutes.
Remove from oven and sprinkle cheese and bacon over all. Return to oven for about 5 minutes to melt cheese.
Enjoy!
OH, that sure looks and sounds so good! I'm going to try this after my dental work is done. :)
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This looks really good. I love my potatoes :)
ReplyDeleteIt looks delicious and so easy to make. I'll have to try it.
ReplyDeleteOh they do look yummy!! xx
ReplyDeleteA tasty looking side dish. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThis is very similar to Pioneer Woman's Crash Potatoes. I've been making those for years. However, I like the addition of bacon and cheese! That would only make them yummier!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds wonderful. It is everything that we like, so I have to give it a try. Have a nice Thursday.
ReplyDeleteyum....I love potatoes cooked any way...these look really good!
ReplyDeleteLooks good , the Bennie said I had to cook today.
ReplyDeleteI've seen a couple of variations for smashed potatoes. Most say to microwave or boil the potatoes, then smash them and bake in the hot oven for just a few minutes. Either way, it sure sounds good!
ReplyDeleteThese sound scrumptious!! Definitely adding to my list. Yummy!! Thanks for sharing Mari!!
ReplyDeleteGood grief! xoxo
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