Healthy Recipes Ingredient Vegetable Potato Crispy Smashed Loaded Potatoes 5.0 (1) 1 Review These crispy smashed loaded potatoes have all the features of your favorite baked potatoes but with an extra-crispy texture. Serve this easy appetizer at your next potluck or game-day gathering. By Ali Ramee Ali Ramee Ali Ramee is a recipe developer and food stylist for EatingWell. A College of Charleston graduate with a communications major, Ali began her culinary career in the kitchens of chef Hugh Acheson in her hometown of Savannah, Georgia. After an internship with America's Test Kitchen in Boston, Ali moved to San Francisco to continue her culinary education in some of the top tier restaurants in the city, like Flour & Water and Petit Crenn. Ali began working as a food stylist and recipe developer for the meal kit company Sun Basket before making the move to EatingWell. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on July 11, 2022 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Close Credit: Victor Protasio Active Time: 10 mins Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Servings: 8 Nutrition Profile: Nut-Free Soy-Free Egg-Free Gluten-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 8 cups water 1 teaspoon salt 2 pounds new red potatoes, unpeeled 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil ¾ teaspoon garlic salt ¼ teaspoon ground pepper ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese 2 slices cooked bacon, chopped ⅓ cup sour cream 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives Directions Position racks in upper and lower thirds of oven; preheat to 450°F. Combine water and salt in a large pot; bring to a boil over high heat. Add potatoes; return to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-high and simmer until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain well and pat the potatoes dry using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels; transfer to a large rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle oil over the potatoes; sprinkle with garlic salt and pepper and toss to coat. Spread the potatoes evenly on the pan. Using a sturdy glass jar or mug, gently push down on each potato to smash it to 1/2-inch thickness, keeping the potato intact. Roast the potatoes on the lower rack until golden and crispy, about 25 minutes. Remove from oven. Turn broiler to high. Top the potatoes evenly with cheese and bacon; broil on the upper rack (about 6 inches from heat) until the cheese is melted, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a platter; dollop with sour cream and sprinkle with chives. Serve immediately. Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, July 2022 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 181 Calories 10g Fat 19g Carbs 5g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Serving Size 2 potatoes Calories 181 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 19g 7% Dietary Fiber 2g 7% Total Sugars 2g Protein 5g 10% Total Fat 10g 13% Saturated Fat 3g 15% Cholesterol 15mg 5% Vitamin A 170IU 3% Vitamin C 10mg 11% Vitamin E 1mg 4% Folate 21mcg 5% Vitamin K 5mcg 4% Sodium 375mg 16% Calcium 81mg 6% Iron 1mg 6% Magnesium 25mg 6% Potassium 541mg 12% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.