This loaded smashed potato salad is a delicioius side dish. Smashed potates are crisp on the edges and creamy in the middle and are paired with cheese, bacon, green onions, and a jazzed up sour cream mixture.
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds potatoes
- 0.25 cups olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 cups sour cream
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 2 teaspoons cider vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoons white sugar
- 0.25 cups heddar cheese blend
- 4 slices bacon
- 2 tablespoons green onions
- paprika to taste
Instructions
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Gather all ingredients. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil.
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Place potatoes in a 3-quart saucepan and add enough water to cover potatoes by 2 inches. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to medium. Simmer until tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Drain well and arrange in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
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Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
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Using the bottom of a measuring cup or drinking glass, smash each potato to 1/4- to 1/2-inch thickness, taking care not to fully break them apart. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and salt.
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Roast potatoes until beginning to crisp on the bottoms, 25 to 30 minutes.
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Meanwhile, whisk together sour cream, remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic, vinegar, sugar, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
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Turn potatoes and continue roasting until bottoms are crispy, about 15 minutes more.
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Spoon half of the sour cream mixture onto the center of a serving platter and spread out to an even layer. Top with the crisp smashed potatoes, arranging them in a pile. Evenly spoon the remaining sour cream mixture over the potatoes and top with cheese, bacon, green onions, and a sprinkle of paprika.
Nutrition Facts
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