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Bacon Cheddar Smashed Potatoes

Here's how you make Bacon Cheddar Smashed Potatoes
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  • Servings: 10
  • Prep: 20m
  • Cook: 25m
  • The following recipe serves 10 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 3 pounds red potatoes
  • 4 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 10 ounces bacon, (10 slices) cooked and crumbled, divided
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced, divided
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Wash and quarter potatoes. Place in large pot; cover with cold water. Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer and cook 15 minutes, or until potatoes are fork-tender.

  • Step 2: Drain, reserving 1 cup of cooking liquid, then return potatoes to pot. Add butter, cream cheese and sour cream. Mash until incorporated but not totally smooth, leaving some lumps.

  • Step 3: Add 1/2 cup of reserved water, then more as needed. Fold in most of the cheddar cheese, bacon and green onion's. Transfer to serving bowl and garnish with remaining cheese, bacon and onions. Serve immediately, refrigerating any leftovers.


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