RESTAURANT-STYLE SMASHED POTATOES

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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 whole large red potatoes
1 stick butter, softened and cut into pieces
1 cup pepper jack cheese, grated
3/4 cup sour cream
5 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 whole green onions, sliced, plus more for topping
Salt (add plenty!)
Freshly ground black pepper (ditto!)
3/4 cup French fried onions

Steps:

  • Poke a few holes in the potatoes and nuke (or bake in a 400 degree F oven) until fork-tender. Add to a large bowl and smash with a potato smasher.
  • Immediately add the softened butter, cheese, sour cream, bacon and green onions, and stir with a rubber spatula. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add the French fried onions and fold in. Serve hot, sprinkling on extra green onions.
  • Yummy with grilled steak or chicken.

Randall Cain
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These were a bit too salty for my taste. I think I would use less salt next time.


NUR HOSSEN Freelancer
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I followed the recipe exactly and they came out perfectly. They were crispy and fluffy, and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making these again.


Rick Updegrove
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These were so easy to make and they turned out so well! I will definitely be making these again.


Prince Shoaib
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I'm not a huge fan of potatoes, but these were actually really good. They were crispy and flavorful.


Que Banh
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The potatoes are always crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. I love that I can customize the flavors by adding different herbs and spices.


Mix Achaar
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These were delicious! I made them for a party and they were a hit. Everyone loved them.


ZAM Sialkoti
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These smashed potatoes were the perfect side dish for my steak. They were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. I will definitely be making these again.


Kosho Edward
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These were a bit too oily for my taste. I think I would use less butter next time.


Sphamandla Frank
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I love smashed potatoes and these were no exception. They were crispy, fluffy, and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Arrdee Mbamba
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These were so easy to make and turned out so delicious! I'm definitely going to be making these again and again.


Md sunmmm MD sunm mm
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Meh, these were just okay. I found them to be a bit bland. Maybe I didn't season them enough.


VortexNZ
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Followed the recipe to a T and they turned out great! Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Will definitely be making these again.


Danish kanaria 153 Dk
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These smashed potatoes were a hit! They were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. I used Yukon Gold potatoes, and they held their shape well. I also added a bit of garlic and Parmesan cheese to the butter, and it really took them to the ne