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Baked Crushed Potatoes

These crushed potatoes are more than merely a side dish. Baked with bacon, cheese, and garlic butter, they're a full-fledged filling dinner, especially if you serve them with a salad on the side.

Prep Time 50 minutes
Serves: 6
Difficulty Level: Low
Baked Crushed Potatoes
Ingredients for Baked Crushed Potatoes:
Bacon slices - 4 (chopped)
Unsalted butter - 4 tbsp. (divided)
Garlic - 2 cloves (minced)
Thyme - a few sprigs (for serving)
Salt and Pepper - to taste
Method of preparing the Baked Crushed Potatoes:
  1. Arrange the potatoes in a large stockpot, cover with water and tbsp of salt. Boil for 15-20 minutes until tender, drain and set aside to cool.
  2. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet and grease with butter.
  3. In a saucepan, sauté the onion in butter on a medium flame.
  4. Arrange the potatoes on the baking sheet without overlapping. Using a potato masher, press down on each potato to flatten it.
  5. Brush the mashed potatoes with butter and garlic. Bake for 15-20 minutes.
  6. Take out the baking sheet from the oven and flip the potatoes using a spatula.
  7. Garnish each potato with a pinch of shredded cheese and bacon. Return the baking sheet to the oven and cook for 5-10 more minutes until the cheese melts.
  8. Remove the potatoes to a plate and top them with thyme.
Source: Spoonforkbacon.com
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