Loaded Smashed Potatoes with Cheddar, Bacon, and Creamy Dip

These Loaded Smashed Potatoes with Cheddar and bacon are crispy, golden, and loaded with melted sharp cheddar, Parmesan, and crunchy crumbled bacon. They're baked to perfection and topped with optional fresh chives for a touch of freshness. Pair them with a Tangy Garlic Ranch Dip, made from sour cream, mayonnaise, and a blend of herbs and garlic, for a creamy, zesty complement to this indulgent side dish or snack.

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Ingredients
- 1 kg (2 lbs) new potatoes, washed
- 2–3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 4–6 slices of crispy cooked bacon, crumbled
- 2 tbsp chopped chives or green onions (optional, for garnish)

Tangy Garlic Ranch Dip
Ingredients
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 clove garlic, minced (or ¼ tsp garlic powder)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice or white vinegar
- 1 tsp dried dill (or 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped)
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste

Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
Boil the new potatoes and cook for 15-20 minutes.
Bake for 20 minutes
Bake for another 5-10 minutes until cheese melted

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Oh My Rik, I hope I don't see the day you run out of recipes. So well done. Thank you

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All the foods I love, potatoes, cheese, bacon. Lovely. Thanks Rik another good one!

[susan_elizabeth]

Really delicious appetizer, Rik!
Thanks for sharing! 💜

[joannebrown]

Oh my God Rik what an amazing TV snack!! All my favourites cheeeese, bacon potato all those crusty bits!!! A real winner thank you again🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

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What a fantastic crowd pleaser for parties (of any size). For us we're approaching college and professional (American) football playoffs and I have a list of 'football food' I make for us. This definitely made the cut. Thanks so much.

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Dinner tonight I think. I love these entree, snacky type foods in summer, they're easy to eat. 😊

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Nice tasty recipe. ❤ it. Well done chef.

[trinitywright]

This is funny because I saved the potato skin for my twice baked potatoes to making to potato skins with cheddar bacon and sour cream!
And here you're making potatoes😂😂
I love it
Great minds think alike
Another delicious recipe and thank you

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Thats game day tomorrow taken care of.
Just need one for dinner now.
Thanks Rik

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Potatoes! Love this recipe! Thank you.

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This recipe is great for breakfast, lunch, dinner, appetizer, and snack.

[jennyt]

Oh wow. They look amazing. And so easy to make. I can't wait to try these. Thanks, Rik.

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Scrumptious deliciousness ! 😂 crunchy melty goodness in a mouthful! Enjoy your life! Thanks Rik! ♥️🙌🏼.

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