Football season is drawing near, and your Saturday tailgate is about to get a heck of a lot tastier with these Loaded Smashed Potatoes. The Baby Yukon Gold potatoes are the star of the show. Drizzle them with olive oil, coat them in seasoning, top them with a blanket of cheddar and crispy bacon and dunk them in cool, tangy sour cream for the ultimate tailgate appetizer. Whether you’re tailgating or watching the big game from the comfort of your own home, these Loaded Smashed Potatoes are sure to be a fan-favorite. Kick off the season by trying out this recipe below.
Loaded Smashed Potatoes
Cook time: 40 min
Ingredients:
- Baby Yukon Gold potatoes
- ½ cup olive oil
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp pepper
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Shredded cheddar
- Bacon bits
- Chives
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 425º. Boil the potatoes in a pot of salted water until they are fork tender. Put them on a parchment lined baking sheet and smash with the bottom of a glass.
- Combine all the seasonings and olive oil, then brush the mixture over the top of the potatoes. Bake for 20 minutes, then flip and brush with more of the olive oil mixture. Bake for another 10 minutes, then top with shredded cheese and bacon bits. Bake for 3-5 more minutes or until the cheese is melted.
- Plate and top with chives. Serve with sour cream.
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