Name: Loaded Smashed Potatoes
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 2 whole garlic bulbs -; 1 tablespoon canola oil -; 8 bacon strips -; 3 green onions, chopped -; 4 pounds small red potatoes -; 2 cups sour cream -; 1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided -; 1/3 cup butter, softened -; 1/4 cup 2% milk -; 1/2 teaspoon salt -; 1/4 teaspoon pepper -; Minced chives, optional -

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Cooking:

40 min.

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Ingredients for - Loaded Smashed Potatoes

1. 2 whole garlic bulbs -

2. 1 tablespoon canola oil -

3. 8 bacon strips -

4. 3 green onions, chopped -

5. 4 pounds small red potatoes -

6. 2 cups sour cream -

7. 1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided -

8. 1/3 cup butter, softened -

9. 1/4 cup 2% milk -

10. 1/2 teaspoon salt -

11. 1/4 teaspoon pepper -

12. Minced chives, optional -

How to cook deliciously - Loaded Smashed Potatoes

1. Stage

Remove papery outer skin from garlic (do not peel or separate cloves). Cut tops off garlic bulbs. Brush with oil. Wrap each bulb in heavy-duty foil.

2. Stage

Bake at 425° for 30-35 minutes or until softened. Cool for 10 minutes.

3. Stage

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. In the same skillet, cook onions in reserved drippings for 2 minutes or until tender; set aside. Crumble bacon.

4. Stage

Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.

5. Stage

Mash potatoes. Squeeze softened garlic over top. Stir in the bacon, onions with drippings, sour cream, 1 cup cheese, butter, milk, salt and pepper; combine. Spoon mixture into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; top with remaining cheese.

6. Stage

Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted. Garnish with chives if desired.