Bacon and Cheddar Smashed Red Potatoes
The perfect side dish for any holiday meal.
Servings: 6 - 8 servings
Ingredients
- 6 - 8 medium red potatoes washed
- 4 cloves garlic peeled but whole
- 1 1/2 sticks butter melted
- 6 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1/3 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 4 tablespoons half and half
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot of water boil red potatoes and garlic until tender. Drain.
- In a large bowl, place potatoes and garlic. Mash with hand masher. Add butter, sour cream and half and half. Mash until combined, leaving some potato chunks.
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
- Place prepared potatoes into a 3 quart baking dish and smooth out evenly. Sprinkle shredded Cheddar cheese on top of potatoes and sprinkle with bacon.
- Place in 300 degree oven for 10 - 15 minutes until cheese is melted and potatoes are warmed.
