Jalapeno Popper Smashed Potatoes Recipe
These Jalapeno Popper Smashed Potatoes are a flavorful twist on a classic side dish. Creamy, cheesy, and with a hint of spice, these smashed potatoes are perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Potatoes
- 1 ½ pounds baby red potatoes
- ¼ cup (½ stick / 57 g) unsalted butter, (melted)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Toppings
- 2 medium jalapeno peppers, (seeded, finely diced)
- 6 slices bacon, (cooked, crumbled)
- 1 cup (113 g) sharp cheddar cheese, (shredded)
- Additional salt, to taste
Dip
- 1 cup (230 g) sour cream
- 1 tablespoon dry ranch seasoning mix
- 1 teaspoon jalapeno powder
Instructions
- Potatoes – Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Boil potatoes until fork-tender. Smash potatoes, season, and bake for 40 minutes.
- Top potatoes with toppings – Add jalapenos, bacon, and cheese. Bake until cheese melts.
- Dip – Mix sour cream, ranch seasoning, and jalapeno powder. Serve with potatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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