Name: Loaded Smashed Potato Salad: Creamy & Flavorful
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds baby Dutch potatoes; 1/4 cup olive oil, divided; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup sour cream; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons cider vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon white sugar; 1/4 cup shredded triple cheddar cheese blend; 4 slices bacon, crisp cooked and crumbled; 2 tablespoons sliced green onions; Paprika

Elevate your potato game with this irresistible Loaded Smashed Potato Salad! Crispy-edged, creamy-centered potatoes meet a tangy sour cream dressing, smoky bacon, sharp cheddar, and fresh green onions for a flavor explosion in every bite. It's the perfect side dish to impress!

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil. (5 minutes)

02

Step

Place potatoes in a 3-quart saucepan and add enough water to cover potatoes by 2 inches. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to medium. Simmer until tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Drain well and arrange in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet. (20 minutes)

03

Step

Using the bottom of a measuring cup or drinking glass, smash each potato to 1/4- to 1/2-inch thickness, taking care not to fully break them apart. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and salt. (10 minutes)

04

Step

Roast potatoes until beginning to crisp on the bottoms, 25 to 30 minutes. (30 minutes)

05

Step

Meanwhile, whisk together sour cream, remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic, vinegar, and sugar, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper. (5 minutes)

06

Step

Turn potatoes and continue roasting until bottoms are crispy, about 15 minutes more. (15 minutes)

07

Step

Spoon half of the sour cream mixture onto the center of a serving platter and spread out to an even layer. Top with the crisp smashed potatoes, arranging them in a pile. Evenly spoon the remaining sour cream mixture over the potatoes and top with cheese, bacon, green onions, and a sprinkle of paprika. (5 minutes)