Best Bacon Gruyere Smashed Potatoes Recipes

Bacon-and-Cheese Smashed Potatoes image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 50m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 1/2 pounds red-skinned potatoes (4 to 5 medium), chopped
Kosher salt
4 slices bacon, chopped
1 stick salted butter, cut into pieces, at room temperature
2/3 to 3/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
Shredded cheddar cheese, for topping

Steps:

Put the potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with cold water by 1 inch. Season generously with salt and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer until very tender, about 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, 7 to 8 minutes; transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
Drain the potatoes and return to the saucepan over low heat; cook until any remaining water evaporates, about 2 minutes. Add the butter, then gradually mash in the sour cream with a potato masher. Stir in the bacon and chives, reserving 1 tablespoon of each. Transfer to a serving dish; top with cheddar and the remaining bacon and chives.

Loaded Smashed Potatoes image

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 whole garlic bulbs
1 tablespoon canola oil
8 bacon strips
3 green onions, chopped
4 pounds small red potatoes
2 cups sour cream
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/3 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup 2% milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Minced chives, optional

Steps:

Remove papery outer skin from garlic (do not peel or separate cloves). Cut tops off garlic bulbs. Brush with oil. Wrap each bulb in heavy-duty foil., Bake at 425° for 30-35 minutes or until softened. Cool for 10 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. In the same skillet, cook onions in reserved drippings for 2 minutes or until tender; set aside. Crumble bacon., Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain and transfer to a large bowl., Mash potatoes. Squeeze softened garlic over top. Stir in the bacon, onions with drippings, sour cream, 1 cup cheese, butter, milk, salt and pepper; combine. Spoon mixture into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; top with remaining cheese., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted. Garnish with chives if desired.

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Bacon Smashed Potatoes image

Provided by Ian Knauer

Time 45m

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
1/2 pound bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 to 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons chopped dill

Steps:

Steam potatoes in a large steamer rack set over boiling water, covered, until very tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook bacon in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat until crisp. Transfer bacon with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain, reserving fat in skillet. Add 2 tablespoons vinegar, sugar, and 3/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper to hot bacon fat, scraping up brown bits.
Transfer potatoes to a large bowl, reserving 1/2 cup steaming water. Add vinegar mixture to potatoes and smash with a potato masher to desired texture, adding reserved water if desired. Stir in dill, bacon, and vinegar, salt, and pepper to taste.
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