Loaded Smashed Potatoes

Most of us do mashed potatoes for Christmas, why

not give these a try instead? This recipe will serve 4.

Ingredients:

1lb baby potatoes

kosher salt

1/4c melted butter

3 minced cloves garlic

black pepper

2c shredded cheddar

10 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

sour cream, if desired for serving

Create:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Place potatoes in a large

pot and cover with water, season with salt.

Bring to a boil and boil until tender, drain and are cool

enough to handle.

Transfer potatoes to a baking sheet. Pour over melted butter,

garlic and season with salt and pepper.

Toss until totally combined.

Using the bottom of a small glass or jar, mashed potatoes

into flat patties.

Bake until crispy, 20-25 minutes more.

Top with cheddar and bake until melted. Top with cooked bacon,

sour cream if you choose to and you can even use

chopped green onions.