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Jalapeno Popper Crispy Smashed Potatoes

If you love Jalapeno Poppers and Crispy Smashed Potatoes, these are about to become your new favorite side dish! They're crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, so cheesy, with smoky bacon, and just the right amount of heat. You'll want these on repeat for game days, holidays, or anytime you're having a party!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: crispy smashed potatoes, Potatoes
Servings: 10
Calories: 242kcal

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs small Yukon Gold Potatoes
  • 2 tsp salt (divided)
  • 2 TBS extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 TBS unsalted butter (melted)
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1.5 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 2 jalapenos (de-seeded, and chopped)
  • 6 slices bacon (cooked until crispy, then chopped)

Instructions

  • Place the cleaned potatoes in a large pot and fill it with water (about 2 inches above the top of the potatoes), add 1 teaspoon of salt to the pot of water. 1.5 lbs small Yukon Gold Potatoes, 2 tsp salt
  • Heat the pot over medium high heat, and bring it to a boil. Once boiling, cook the potatoes for 15 to 20 minutes, or until fork tender.
  • Drain the water out into a colander, then let the potatoes sit in the colander for 5 minutes to steam dry.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 F. Grease two baking pans with 1 TBS of the olive oil. 2 TBS extra virgin olive oil
  • Place the potatoes onto the pans. Press them down until they're about 1/4inch thick with the bottom of a cup, or potato smasher.
  • Drizzle remaining olive oil, and melted butter over the top of the potatoes. Sprinkle potatoes evenly with remaining 1 teaspoon salt and pepper. 4 TBS unsalted butter, 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • Roast the potatoes for 25 to 28 minutes, or until golden brown and edges are crispy. Rotate the pans half way through baking.
  • Remove the pans from the oven and sprinkle the potatoes evenly with cheese, jalapenos, and bacon pieces. 1.5 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese, 2 jalapenos, 6 slices bacon
  • Bake for another 5 or so minutes, until the cheese is melted and gooey.
  • Season to taste with more salt and pepper. Top with chives, and serve with ranch dressing, or sour cream.

Nutrition

Calories: 242kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 668mg | Potassium: 335mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 346IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 131mg | Iron: 1mg