Potato Smashers

Submitted by TasteTester

"Delicious little potatoes covered with yummy cheese and bacon."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 8 small new potatoes, about 1 1/2 - inch diameter (3/4 lb.)
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 4 slices bacon
• 2 tablespoons Italian salad dressing
• 1⁄2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• sour cream (optional)

directions

1. Place potatoes and water in a 2-quart microwaveable dish. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Let stand 5 minutes. Meanwhile, cook bacon in large nonstick skillet on medium heat 8-10 minutes or until crisp. Drain on paper towels.
2. Drain potatoes and press each potato with bottom of small bowl or saucer to flatten to 1/2-inch thickness.
3. Heat salad dressing in skillet on medium heat. Add potatoes; cook 4 minutes or until bottoms are golden brown. Meanwhile, crumble bacon. Turn potatoes over; sprinkle evenly with cheese and bacon. Cover skillet with lid. Cook an additional 2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve 2 potatoes per person. Top with a small dollop of sour cream, if desired.

Reviews

[mums the word]

Absolutely delicious! These potatoes are similar to potato skins that you get in a restaurant. I found that I needed to add another 2 Tbsp of Italian Dressing when I flipped the potatoes as the dressing had been absorbed. Served with sour cream and these were devoured. I made these potatoes to go alongside your recipe #324416 and they pair together very well. Thx so much TasteTester!

 

[weekend cooker]

Absolutely loved these, a wonderful appetizer. The Italian salad dressing gave it some umphh ! Very flavorable.

 

[RecipeNut]

Another delicious potato sidedish! I doubled the bacon and cheese, Yummm! Did not use the sour cream because we do not care for that. Thanks for the recipe ; )

 

[Sassy in da South]

I absolutely loved these! I didnt have new potatoes so just used regular baking potatoes for our lunch today. I also used the Zesty Italian Dressing. I'm also going to try a variation of this when making potato skins for an appetizer. The italian dressing gives this recipe that special "umph".

 

[Sharon123]

I love smashed potatoes and what a nice variation! I loved the idea of using Italian dressing-I used a zesty Italian. I also made this with veggie bacon bits instead of real bacon. Thanks! Made for the Aussie Swap!