Loaded Smashed Potatoes are a cross between a loaded baked potato and loaded mashed potatoes. Topped with a zesty butter sauce, bacon, cheese, sour cream and scallions.
Fill a medium sauce pan 3/4 of the way with water and bring to a boil. While waiting for water to boil, scrub potatoes and remove any blemishes.
Place potatoes in rapidly boiling water. Boil for 20-30 minutes (depends on the size)or until potatoes are easily pierced with a fork.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Remove potatoes from boiling water to a paper towel lined plate. Pat dry.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place potatoes onto parchment. Using a small plate or the bottom of a pint glass, smash potatoes.
Place in oven for 20 minutes. Meanwhile melt butter and mix with hot sauce, garlic, fine sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Drizzle over each potato. Return to oven for 5 minutes.
Top with shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, sour cream and scallions. Serve immediately.
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