BBQ Smashed Potatoes
BBQ Smashed Potatoes are seasoned potatoes, baked until crispy and topped with melted cheese and crunchy bacon. They are a perfect side dish that the entire family will love.
Servings: 5 Servings
Calories: 335kcal
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Fork, Glass or Potato Masher
Ingredients
- 2 pounds red potatoes halved
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon mustard powder
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 strips bacon cooked and chopped
- ¼ teaspoon Dried parsley flakes for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the potato halves and cook until tender, around 10 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease a baking sheet with nonstick cooking sprays.
- Place the potatoes skin side down on the baking sheet. Use a fork to smash the potatoes.
- Combine the salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, mustard powder, chili powder, cumin, and black pepper in a small bowl.
- Spread the melted butter over the top smashed potatoes. Season with the BBQ seasoning mix.
- Place the potatoes in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes.
- When the potatoes are beginning to brown, remove them from the oven and top with shredded cheese and bacon bits. Cook another 5 minutes, until the cheese is melted.
- Garnish with dried parsley flakes before serving.
Notes
You can top these potatoes with sour cream or anything that your family prefers.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 335kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 797mg | Potassium: 883mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 507IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 181mg | Iron: 2mg