# Loaded Smashed Potatoes

These loaded smashed potatoes make for the easiest appetizer or simple dinner side, and it truly doesn't get any better than a crispy potato, melted cheese, bacon, dipped in a little ranch.

- Cuisine: American
- Category: Side
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- potatoes
- salt
- pepper
- olive oil
- shredded cheddar cheese
- bacon
- ranch dressing
- green onions

## Instructions

1. Boil red potatoes until fork-tender.
2. Transfer the boiled potatoes to a baking sheet.
3. Using the bottom of a glass jar, smash each potato flat.
4. Drizzle the smashed potatoes with olive oil.
5. Season generously with salt and pepper.
6. Bake the potatoes until golden and crispy.
7. Remove the potatoes from the oven and top each with shredded cheddar cheese.
8. Sprinkle cooked and crumbled bacon over the cheese.
9. Return the potatoes to the oven to melt the cheese until bubbly.
10. Transfer the loaded smashed potatoes to a serving platter.
11. Garnish with chopped green onions.
12. Serve with ranch dressing for dipping.

## Equipment

- baking sheet
- glass jar
- small bowl
- serving plate

## Source

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- Extracted: 2025-08-10

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