Garlic Smashed Potatoes

Loaded Garlic Smashed Potatoes

Serves 6 to 8

Ingredients:

• 6 slices bacon
• 1 bunch green onions, chopped
• 4 pounds red potatoes
• 2 medium garlic bulbs, roasted
• 1 16oz container sour cream
• 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/3 cup butter, softened
• ¼ cup milk
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Directions:

1. Cooke the bacon in a large skillet until crisp.
2. Drain in paper towels, reserving 2 tbsp of drippings in the skillet. Crumble to bacon and return it to the skillet. Add green onions. Cook 1 minute or until green onions are tender. Set aside.
3. Peel half the potatoes and cut the other half into ¼ in. pieces.
4. Cooke peeled and unpeeled potatoes in boiling salted water 20 to 25 minutes. Drain and place in a large bowl.
5. Add roasted garlic pulp, bacon mixture, sour cream, 1 cup cheddar cheese, butter, milk, and salt.
6. Mash with potato masher until blended.
7. Spoon into a lightly oiled 9 x 13in baking dish and top with remaining cheese. Bake at 350 degree F for 10 minutes or until cheese melts.