Blt Smashed Potatoes
Say hello to your new favorite side dish: BLT Smashed Potatoes! This inventive recipe marries crispy, golden-brown smashed potatoes with all the classic flavors of a BLT sandwich—crunchy bacon, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crisp lettuce—finished with a drizzle of creamy ranch dressing. Perfectly seasoned and roasted to perfection, these potatoes become a delightful canvas for vibrant, fresh toppings. Ready in just under an hour, this dish is perfect as a crowd-pleasing appetizer or a satisfying side at your next dinner or gathering. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color, and watch these irresistible BLT Smashed Potatoes vanish from the plate!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds Small potatoes (Yukon gold or red-skinned)
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 6 slices Bacon
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup Romaine or iceberg lettuce
- 0.25 cup Ranch dressing
- 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place the potatoes in a large pot of salted water. Bring to a boil and cook for 15-20 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
While the potatoes cook, cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Transfer the cooked bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to cool, then crumble it into small pieces.
Wash and halve the cherry tomatoes, and chop the lettuce into small, bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
Once the potatoes are cooked, drain them and let them cool for 5 minutes. Then, place the potatoes on the prepared baking sheet.
Using the bottom of a glass or a potato masher, gently press down on each potato to flatten it, being careful not to break it apart completely.
Drizzle the smashed potatoes with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.
Bake the potatoes in the oven for 25 minutes, or until the edges are crispy and golden brown.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Top each smashed potato with crumbled bacon, chopped lettuce, and halved cherry tomatoes.
Drizzle ranch dressing over the top and sprinkle with fresh parsley, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy your BLT Smashed Potatoes as a hearty side dish or crowd-pleasing appetizer!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1351 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 81.8 g | 105% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.4 g | 77% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 3689 mg | 160% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 131.3 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.2 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.4 g | ||
| Protein | 34.5 g | 69% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 189 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 3605 mg | 77% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
