Smashed Potatoes

A great tasting side for chicken or beef.  Potatoes are baked or cooked in the microwave.  They are then smashed with a potato masher and mixed together with butter, sour cream, bacon, salt, pepper and cheese.  The original recipe called for French Fried Onions, but I preferred cheese.

These potatoes are easy to make and do not take very much time.  The potatoes have a wonderful flavor with all the butter, cheese, and sour cream added to them.  And let us not forget the bacon.  In my book, bacon makes everything good.

A great side to try when you want a change from the traditional mashed, baked, or fried potatoes.


Smashed Potatoes
From The Pioneer Woman Adapted Slightly by From My Southwest Kitchen

Ingredients:

5 whole large red potatoes
1 stick of butter softened and cut into pieces
5 slices of bacon cooked and crumbled
3/4 cup of sour cream
Salt and Pepper
2/3 cup shredded Mexican Cheese

Directions:
1. Microwave or bake the potatoes until they are fork-tender.  Put then in a large bowl and smash with a potato masher.
2. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well.  Taste and season if  necessary.
3. Serve hot.

Makes 4 servings

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