Cheese & Bacon Smashed Potatoes

Ingredients

Add the potatoes to a pot or a large saucepan. Cover with water by at least 2 inches. Set over high heat and bring to a boil. Add 1 teaspoon of salt.

Boil the potatoes for 15-20 minutes until tender. Drain well and let them cool a bit. Preheat the oven to 300°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Combine ½ teaspoon of salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder in a small bowl. Arrange the potatoes on the baking sheet.

Use a piece of folded parchment paper to gently press down on each potato to smash it.

Sprinkle the potatoes with half of the prepared seasoning mix. Gently turn each and sprinkle the other side with the remaining seasoning mix.

Top each potato with 1-2 teaspoon of cheese, depending on the size of the potato. Bake them for 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted.

Remove from the oven and top each potato with a pinch of crumbled bacon. Bake again for 1-2 minutes. Garnish with sour cream and green onions.

Serve & enjoy