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POTATO SMASHERS



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Try this dressed-up version of stuffed potato skins for a great side dish that no one will ever guess is light! Janet Steiger - Bucyrus, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 small red potatoes (about 3/4 pound)
1/2 cup water
2 center-cut bacon strips
2 tablespoons reduced-fat Italian salad dressing
1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Reduced-fat sour cream, optional

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a small microwave-safe dish; add water. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 8-9 minutes or until tender, stirring once., Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain. Crumble bacon and set aside., With the bottom of a glass, flatten potatoes to 1/2-in. thickness. In the same skillet coated with cooking spray, cook potatoes in dressing over medium heat for 2-3 minutes or until bottoms are golden brown., Turn potatoes; sprinkle with cheese and reserved bacon. Cover and cook 2-3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Serve with sour cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 314mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

POTATO SMASHERS



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Make and share this Potato Smashers recipe from Food.com.

Provided by TasteTester

Categories     Potato

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 small new potatoes, about 1 1/2 - inch diameter (3/4 lb.)
1/2 cup water
4 slices bacon
2 tablespoons Italian salad dressing
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
sour cream (optional)

Steps:

  • Place potatoes and water in a 2-quart microwaveable dish. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Let stand 5 minutes. Meanwhile, cook bacon in large nonstick skillet on medium heat 8-10 minutes or until crisp. Drain on paper towels.
  • Drain potatoes and press each potato with bottom of small bowl or saucer to flatten to 1/2-inch thickness.
  • Heat salad dressing in skillet on medium heat. Add potatoes; cook 4 minutes or until bottoms are golden brown. Meanwhile, crumble bacon. Turn potatoes over; sprinkle evenly with cheese and bacon. Cover skillet with lid. Cook an additional 2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve 2 potatoes per person. Top with a small dollop of sour cream, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423.9, Fat 15.3, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 30.2, Sodium 305, Carbohydrate 59.8, Fiber 7.5, Sugar 2.8, Protein 13

BETTER CHOICE POTATO SMASHERS



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Turkey bacon, reduced-fat Cheddar cheese and light dressing are the smart ingredient swaps in these easy, cheesy Better Choice Potato Smashers.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 new potatoes (3/4 lb.), 1-1/2 inch
1/2 cup water
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Lite Zesty Italian Dressing
1/2 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Cheddar Cheese
4 slices OSCAR MAYER Turkey Bacon, cooked, chopped

Steps:

  • Microwave potatoes and water in 2-qt. microwaveable dish on HIGH 10 min. or until potatoes are tender. Let stand 5 min.
  • Drain potatoes; place on work surface. Flatten to 1/2-inch thickness.
  • Heat dressing in large skillet on medium heat. Add potatoes; cook 4 min. or until bottoms are golden brown. Turn potatoes; top with cheese and bacon. Cover; cook 2 min. or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 410 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 7 g

POTATO SMASHERS



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Mashed potatoes are good, but these smashers are good and fun! They're skillet simple and topped with sharp Cheddar and bacon.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Cheesy Potatoes

Time 32m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 new potatoes (3/4 lb.), 1-1/2 inch
1/2 cup water
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
1/2 cup KRAFT Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
4 slices OSCAR MAYER Center Cut Bacon, cooked, crumbled

Steps:

  • Microwave potatoes and water in 2-qt. microwaveable dish on HIGH 10 min. or until potatoes are tender. Let stand 5 min.
  • Drain potatoes; place on work surface. Flatten to 1/2-inch thickness.
  • Heat dressing in large skillet on medium heat. Add potatoes; cook 4 min. or until bottoms are golden brown. Turn potatoes over; top with cheese and bacon. Cover; cook 2 min. or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 320 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 7 g

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