Calling all potato lovers! Ready to elevate your mashed potatoes game and indulge in a culinary delight? Look no further than our comprehensive guide to preparing bacon and cheese smashed potatoes. This mouthwatering dish combines the irresistible flavors of crispy bacon, melted cheese, and perfectly seasoned potatoes, creating a symphony of textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice in the kitchen, our easy-to-follow instructions and helpful tips will lead you towards creating a perfect side dish that will be the star of your next family dinner or gathering with friends.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
BACON-CHEDDAR MASHED POTATOES
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Simmer 2 pounds small potatoes in salted water until tender, about 20 minutes; drain. Cool slightly, then peel. Heat 1 cup milk with 1/2 stick butter. Mash the potatoes with the hot milk and stir in 1 cup shredded cheddar. Top with crumbled cooked bacon and sliced scallions.
BACON SMASHED POTATOES
Taking a cue from German potato salad, these Yukon Golds are smashed with a hot bacon dressing and then tossed with fresh dill. Steaming rather than boiling the potatoes keeps them fluffy.
Provided by Ian Knauer
Time 45m
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Steam potatoes in a large steamer rack set over boiling water, covered, until very tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook bacon in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat until crisp. Transfer bacon with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain, reserving fat in skillet. Add 2 tablespoons vinegar, sugar, and 3/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper to hot bacon fat, scraping up brown bits.
- Transfer potatoes to a large bowl, reserving 1/2 cup steaming water. Add vinegar mixture to potatoes and smash with a potato masher to desired texture, adding reserved water if desired. Stir in dill, bacon, and vinegar, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Josmeyer Les Folastries Gewürztraminer '05
BACON AND CHEDDAR SMASHED POTATOES
Oven baked 'smashed' potatoes topped with crumbled bacon, cheddar cheese and green onions. Crispy on the ouside and fluffy in the middle!
Provided by Steve Cylka
Categories Side
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Boil red potatoes whole until cooked through. Cool to room temperature.
- Cook bacon until crispy. Drain and then crumble the bacon.
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- Evenly space the potatoes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Flatten the potatoes using a metal spatula, potato masher or a fork.
- Brush the tops of the potatoes with melted butter. Season with salt and pepper.
- Top with grated cheddar cheese, sliced green onions and crumbled bacon.
- Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the potatoes are starting to brown and crisp on the edges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.45 kcal, Carbohydrate 34.93 g, Protein 10.07 g, Fat 17.39 g, SaturatedFat 8.73 g, Cholesterol 40.49 mg, Sodium 487.53 mg, Fiber 3.85 g, Sugar 3.01 g, ServingSize 1 serving
GARLICKY CHEESE AND BACON MASHED POTATOES
I created this to accompany some grilled pork chops one night. The garlic is simmered with and then mashed right in with the potatoes ... add bacon bits (or real bacon, if you prefer) and oregano, chili powder and lots of sharp cheddar cheese, then bake with even more cheese on top; you've got a great dish to go with simple grilled chicken, pork, or steak and a salad. Or, I like it as a vegetarian main dish with some avocado on the side! And, depending on the saltiness of the cheese used, I like to wait to season with salt and pepper until it's on my plate.
Provided by EdsGirlAngie
Categories Potato
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine potatoes and garlic and add enough water to cover.
- Add salt if you wish, and bring to a boil; reduce heat slightly and simmer potatoes and garlic together for 20 minutes; drain then return to saucepan and mash together, adding butter and half and half.
- (And I do like my mashed potatoes a little on the"chunky" side, as opposed to totally smooth).
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
- Stir in the oregano, chili powder, bacon bits and grated sharp cheddar cheese.
- Transfer mixture to a greased 8x8 baking dish; top with sharp cheddar cheese slices to cover entire mixture, then heat in a 325 degree F oven until nice and hot and cheese topping is melted, about 20 to 25 minutes.
- Serve, seasoning to taste with salt and/or pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 655.1, Fat 38.7, SaturatedFat 24.4, Cholesterol 117, Sodium 615, Carbohydrate 51.3, Fiber 6.5, Sugar 2.7, Protein 27.4
CREAMY SMASHED POTATOES WITH BACON
Crumbled bacon, fresh chives and two kinds of cheese make these smashed Yukon gold potatoes creamy, delicious and super flavorful.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 40m
Yield 10 servings, 1/2 cup each
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook potatoes in boiling water in large saucepan 15 to 20 min. or until tender; drain.
- Return potatoes to pan; mash lightly with cream cheese and milk. Stir in bacon and chives. Spoon into serving bowl.
- Top with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 180 mg, Carbohydrate 18 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, Protein 5 g
GARLIC MASHED POTATOES WITH ROASTED GARLIC CHEDDAR AND BACON
Mashed potatoes with Cheddar and cream cheese, sour cream, and bacon make a rich, delicious side dish.
Provided by Dietz & Watson
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Dietz & Watson
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Peel potatoes, and cut into 1 inch chunks. Place in a large saucepan, (remove comma) and add enough cold water to cover by about 2 inches. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cook until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain potatoes, return to pan, cover, and set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add bacon, and cook until crisp and browned, turning once. Transfer to paper towels to drain; let cool, and crumble into pieces.
- Using a fork, mash the potatoes in pan until light and fluffy. Add the cream cheese, butter, and sour cream, and stir until combined and smooth. Add the chives, 2 cups cheddar cheese, half the bacon, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Transfer to a buttered 3 quart baking dish. Top with remaining 1/2 cup cheddar cheese. Bake until top is slightly golden and potatoes are heated through, about 30 minutes. Remove from oven; garnish with remaining bacon. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 628.8 calories, Carbohydrate 42.7 g, Cholesterol 121.7 mg, Fat 40.8 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 24.2 g, SaturatedFat 23.2 g, Sodium 1113.7 mg, Sugar 1.5 g
BACON CHEDDAR MASHED POTATOES
This is such a delicious way to fix mashed potatoes. If you are looking for something bursting with flavor and are looking for a different way to make your mashed potatoes, give this recipe a try! Easy and delicious!
Provided by Dine Dish
Categories Pork
Time 30m
Yield 3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat; cover and cook for 20 minutes or until tender.
- Drain.
- Add the milk, mayonnaise, chives, garlic powder and pepper; mash potatoes.
- Stir in cheese and bacon.
BACON-GRUYERE SMASHED POTATOES
Gruyere cheese, bacon, sweet onions and herbs take smashed potatoes to a whole new level of amazing. This loaded side dish is so rich and satisfying, it could almost be eaten on its own! - Lisa Speer, Palm Beach, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h20m
Yield 16 servings (3/4 cup each).
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large skillet, heat 1/4 cup butter over medium-high heat. Add onions, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; cook and stir 8-10 minutes or until softened. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 40-50 minutes or until deep golden brown, stirring occasionally and stirring in thyme during last 5 minutes., Place potatoes in a 6-qt stockpot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, 20-25 minutes or until tender. Drain; return to pan. Add milk and remaining butter, salt and pepper. Coarsely mash potatoes with a masher, leaving small chunks. Stir in bacon and onions; sprinkle with cheese. Let stand, covered, until cheese melts. If desired, sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 205 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 427mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
CRISPY CHEESY SMASHED POTATOES
I had a few ingredients and wanted to do something different with some baby red potatoes that I had. I love bacon, blue cheese, and green onions, so I threw them all together and this is what I came up with. The combination of the three together is absolutely fantastic!
Provided by Jessica E Wilson
Categories Roasted Potatoes
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain.
- Meanwhile, place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and crumble when cool enough to handle. Reserve bacon grease.
- Grease a baking sheet with a small amount of the bacon grease and place potatoes on the sheet. Smash potatoes with the bottom of a glass, then brush with more bacon grease. Repeat once more (smashing/brushing). Lightly salt potatoes.
- Roast potatoes in the preheated oven until crispy, about 15 minutes. Top with blue cheese and crumbled bacon. Bake until cheese is melted, about 5 more minutes.
- Top with green onions and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.5 calories, Carbohydrate 27.4 g, Cholesterol 29.5 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 12.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 604.7 mg, Sugar 2.5 g
LOADED MASHED POTATOES WITH BACON AND CHEDDAR
Make this cheesy mashed potato dish through step 3 the night before, and save the final baking for Thanksgiving day.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Peel potatoes, and cut into 1-inch chunks. Place in a large saucepan, and add enough cold water to cover by about 2 inches. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and reduce to a simmer. Cook until tender and easily pierced with a paring knife, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a colander to drain; return to pan, cover, and set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add bacon, and cook until crisp and browned, turning once. Transfer to paper towels to drain; let cool, andcrumble into pieces.
- Using a fork, mash the potatoes in pan until light and fluffy. Add the cream cheese, butter, and sour cream, and stir until combined and smooth. Add theonion and any onion juice, chives, 2 cups cheese, half the bacon, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Transfer to a buttered 3-quart baking dish. Top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Bake until top is slightly golden and potatoes are heated through, about 30 minutes. Remove from oven; garnish with remaining bacon. Serve immediately.
STILTON, BACON & GARLIC SMASHED POTATOES
Bold, savory flavor from bacon, Stilton cheese and fresh garlic take mashed potatoes to a whole new level. This side dish is so rich and satisfying, it could be eaten as an entree! -Jamie Brown-Miller, Napa, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. Cut stem ends off unpeeled garlic cloves. Place cloves on a piece of foil. Drizzle with oil; wrap in foil. Bake until cloves are soft, 35 minutes., Meanwhile, place potatoes in a Dutch oven; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 15-20 minutes., Unwrap garlic cloves; cool 10 minutes. Squeeze garlic from skins. Mash with a fork., Drain potatoes; return to pan. Coarsely mash potatoes, gradually adding butter, cream cheese, garlic and enough milk to reach desired consistency. Stir in Stilton cheese, bacon, 2 tablespoons parsley, pepper and salt. Sprinkle with remaining parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 292 calories, Fat 21g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 433mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
Tips:
- Select the Right Potatoes: Opt for starchy potatoes like Russet or Yukon Gold for perfectly fluffy and creamy smashed potatoes.
- Cook Potatoes Thoroughly: Ensure the potatoes are fork-tender before smashing them to achieve a smooth and velvety texture.
- Generous Butter and Milk: Don't skimp on butter and milk; they add richness, creaminess, and a luscious flavor to the smashed potatoes.
- Season Wisely: Use a combination of salt, pepper, and garlic powder to enhance the flavors of the potatoes.
- Crispy Bacon Bits: Cook bacon until crispy and crumbled; they add a delightful smokiness and textural contrast to the dish.
- Cheese Overload: Use a blend of sharp cheddar and Parmesan for a flavorful and gooey cheese pull.
- Fresh Herbs: Sprinkle chopped chives or parsley over the smashed potatoes just before serving for an extra pop of freshness and color.
Conclusion:
Bacon and Cheese Smashed Potatoes embody comfort food at its finest. With their fluffy interiors, crispy bacon bits, and melted cheese, they are sure to be a hit at any gathering. Whether served as a side dish or a main course, these smashed potatoes offer a delightful combination of flavors and textures that will satisfy everyone's cravings. Their simplicity in preparation and adaptability to various dietary preferences make them a versatile dish suitable for any occasion. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey to create this ultimate comfort food experience.
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