Smashed Potatoes

A friend of mine told me about making this. I finally recreated it. They are so good. They give a new twist to fried potatoes. Can use bacon, sausage or ham. Great served with sour cream or ranch dressing.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 6  potatoes, baked
• 6  tablespoons butter
• 1  cup cheddar cheese
• 1  cup bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 4  ounces mushrooms, drained (optional)

Directions

1. In frypan heat butter.
2. Place 1 potato on counter. Using a bowl, smash down potato.
3. Repeat with remaining potatoes.
4. Fry on one side until golden and crispy, about 5 minutes.
5. Flip.
6. Put bacon and mushrooms over each potato.
7. Add cheese to top of each potato.
8. Fry another 5 minutes or until second side is golden and crispy and cheese is melted.
9. Serve with sour cream or ranch dressing.