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    Home » Side Dish Recipes

    Bacon Cheddar Ranch Smashed Potatoes

    Modified: Aug 26, 2022 · Published: Jul 22, 2019 by Vicky · This post may contain affiliate links · 5 Comments

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    These Bacon Cheddar Ranch Smashed Potatoes make the perfect side dish and cook up in just 30 minutes. Smashed potatoes are just SO easy. No chopping up potatoes required. Simply cook and smash some red potatoes and add in yummy toppings.

    Your family will ask for them again and again! Still looking for more yummy potato ideas? Check out these Air Fryer Cajun Potatoes. These Coca Cola Baked Beans also make a wonderful side dish!

    These Bacon Cheddar Ranch Smashed Potatoes make the perfect side dish and cook up in just 30 minutes. Your family will ask for them again and again!

    If you want a little zest and some sour cream with your potatoes, try our Bacon Ranch Potatoes Recipe.

    Jump to:
    • Why these smashed potatoes with cheese and bacon are awesome
    • Ingredients
    • How to make smashed potatoes with cheese
    • 📖 Recipe
    • Frequently asked questions
    • Related posts

    Why these smashed potatoes with cheese and bacon are awesome

    • Crisp on the outside and creamy on the inside like our Parmesan Au Gratin Potatoes Recipe.
    • The cheese and bacon takes this side dish to the next level.
    • These and our Potato Skins Recipe are a delightful change from traditional mashed potatoes.

    If you are looking a more traditional mashed potato recipe, try these Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes.

    Bacon Cheddar Ranch Smashed Potatoes

    Ingredients

    • red potatoes 
    • butter
    • ranch dressing mix
    • shredded cheddar cheese
    • bacon
    • parsley

    How to make smashed potatoes with cheese

    Start off by preheating the oven to 350 degrees and grease a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Clean the potatoes and slice them in half.

    red potatoes


    Bring a large pot of water to a boil and boil the potatoes until they are tender, about 10 minutes. Next, you will place the potato halves onto the baking sheet you prepped earlier. Using a potato masher, smash each potato flat.

    smashed cooked red potatoes


    Now it is time to make the yummy ranch butter for the potatoes. In a small bowl, combine butter and ranch dressing mix.

    melted butter in a bowl

    Pour the ranch butter mixture over the top of the smashed potatoes.

    smashed potatoes


    Bake the potatoes in the oven for 15 minutes, then remove them and sprinkle cheddar cheese and chopped crispy bacon over the top. Feel free to add more if you really love cheese and bacon. Then place the potatoes back into the oven and bake them for another 5 minutes.

    potatoes with bacon and cheese


    Let the potatoes cool slightly before serving. You can optionally serve these with chopped parsley or chives as a garnish.

    Bacon Cheddar Ranch Smashed Potatoes

    I just can't resist all that cheesy, bacony (is that a word?) goodness! Can you? If you are looking for more simple potatoes, or you simply don't eat bacon, try these Garlic Parmesan Smashed Potatoes.

    Bacon Cheddar Ranch Smashed Potatoes

    I love to make this smashed potatoes recipe with a burger as a twist on traditional fries. But however you serve them, they are delicious! Be sure to also check out our Easy Loaded Smashed Potatoes.

    Bacon Cheddar Ranch Smashed Potatoes

    📖 Recipe

    Bacon Cheddar Ranch Smashed Potatoes

    Vicky
    These bacon cheddar ranch smashed potatoes make the perfect side dish. How can you go wrong with bacon and cheese?
    5 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 40 minutes mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 425 kcal

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    Ingredients
      

    • 2 pounds red potatoes halved
    • 2 tablespoons butter melted
    • 1 tablespoon ranch dressing mix
    • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
    • 4 strips bacon cooked and chopped
    • Parsley for garnish optional

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and prepare a baking sheet by greasing with nonstick cooking spray.
    • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and boil potatoes until tender, around 10 minutes.
    • Place potato halves on prepared baking sheet. Using a fork or potato masher, smash each potato flat.
    • In a small bowl, combine butter and ranch dressing mix. Spread the butter mixture over the top of the smashed potatoes.
    • Bake potatoes for 15 minutes, the remove from oven and sprinkle cheese and chopped bacon over the top. Place potatoes back into the oven and bake for another 5 minutes.
    • Allow to cool slightly before serving. Serve with chopped parsley as a garnish (optional).

    Nutrition

    Calories: 425kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 14gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 59mgSodium: 693mgPotassium: 1103mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 474IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 226mgIron: 2mg
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    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    This nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using online calculators. Your nutritional information may vary depending on numerous factors.

    Frequently asked questions

    What other kinds of potatoes can I use in this recipe?

    I like red potatoes, but Yukon gold potatoes and russet potatoes work well too.

    What is the difference between mashed potatoes and smashed potatoes?

    Mashed potatoes are creamy because they are mashed with butter and milk. Smashed potatoes, on the other hand, are coated with olive oil and spices before being mashed slightly so more of the pulpy potato remains, including the skin.

    What can you serve with these loaded smashed potatoes?

    These go great with a burger or a fried buttermilk chicken sandwich.

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    • Easy Loaded Smashed Potatoes
    • Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
    • Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta in the Instant Pot
    • Chicken and Potato Casserole
    • Cheesy Bacon Ranch Potatoes
    • Italian Meatloaf Cupcake Recipe

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      Grilled Flatbread with Pesto and Mozzarella
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      Easy Fried Rice Recipe
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    1. Kate says

      July 22, 2019 at 1:11 pm

      5 stars
      Wow this looks like the ultimate comfort food! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    2. Helen of Fuss Free Flavours says

      July 22, 2019 at 12:40 pm

      5 stars
      This is one of those recipes that you know is going to taste fantastic just by reading it. A true comfort food that you'll know you'll enjoy any day.

      Reply
    3. Kathi says

      July 22, 2019 at 11:24 am

      5 stars
      I can eat these everyday with everything! Breakfast potatoes, lunch meal prep and dinner side dish! Yum yum and yum!

      Reply
    4. Pam Greer says

      July 22, 2019 at 11:05 am

      5 stars
      These potatoes are so crazy good!!! I'll be making these regularly! So easy and so delicious!

      Reply
    5. Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says

      July 22, 2019 at 10:38 am

      5 stars
      The flavors in this are so wonderful!

      Reply
    Vicky from Mess for Less

    I'm Vicky, the founder of Mess For Less, which I started in 2011 to share easy, family-friendly recipes. With over a decade of experience as a home chef and recipe developer, I love creating meals that bring people together. I also design play and learning activities for kids, using my background as a former teacher with a Master’s degree in education. Learn more about me.

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