ROASTED SMASHED AND LOADED POTATOES

Roasted Smashed and loaded potatoes image

Provided by Lorraine Passero

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb red bliss potatoes
6 Tbsp garlic infused olive oil (divided)
1/2 c graded parmigiano-reggiano cheese
1/2 c sour cream
1/4 c sliced scallions or chopped chives
kosher salt and cracked black pepper to taste

Steps:

1. preheat over to 450 degrees
2. Place potatoes on a sheet pan, pour 3/4 cup water over potatoes and cover tightly with foil. Bake on bottom rack of oven till tender, about 30 min. Remove from oven , pour off water . Let sit 8 min
3. Drizzle 3 tablespoons of oil over potatoes, coat evenly. Space potatoes evenly on sheet pan and using potato masher, flatten potatoes to about 1/2 inch thick. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sprinkle remaining 3 tabl. of oil on potatoes and bake on top rack of oven for 15 min. Remove from over sprinkle on cheese and return to oven bottom rack until golden brown about 20 min. Remove from oven top with sour cream nd scallions or chives and serve
4. BYOC think of your favorite baked potato items...bacon , cheddar cheese, broccoli....How about serving for breakfast with a poached egg on top