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    Home » Recipes » Side Dish Recipes

    Loaded Smashed Potato Skillet

    Jul 2, 2014 | by Jennifer | Last Updated: Jun 23, 2021

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    These Loaded Smashed Potatoes have the flavours of loaded baked potatoes in one easy skillet dish. Perfect for a BBQ or even making on the BBQ.

    loaded smashed potato skillet in cast iron skillet

    This is a quick, easy and cheesy potato dish, perfect for summer BBQs. The potatoes get a head-start in the microwave (or you can boil them), so they are mostly cooked before they hit the skillet. All that's left to do then is to crisp up the potatoes in the skillet and top them with cheese, bacon and sour cream.

    You can any type of potato for this one, but you'll need smaller potatoes - 5 or 6. When you place them in the skillet, be sure not to crowd the pan. Leave a couple of inches to the side of each one, so they'll have room to expand when they are smashed (that way they aren't too thick).

    Cook's Notes

    You can bake this dish in the oven, or if you'd rather (or it's too hot to turn on the oven), finish the dish on the BBQ. Simply place skillet on to a hot grill and close the lid until the potatoes are crispy and then, until the cheese melts.

    Feel free to get creative with your toppings to change this up any way you'd like!

    More potato recipes! I also suggest my Garlic and Lemon Roasted Potatoes, my Herb and Garlic Roasted Potato Skewers or my Mini Pommes Anna.

    loaded smashed potato skillet in cast iron skillet

    loaded smashed potato skillet in cast iron skillet

    Loaded Smashed Potato Skillet

    All the flavours of baked potatoes in a quick and easy skillet dish. Bake in the oven or pop it on to your BBQ!
    Author: Jennifer
    5 stars from 3 ratings
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Side Dish
    Servings 6 servings

    Ingredients
     

    • 6 small potatoes
    • 1 1/2 Tbsp vegetable or canola oil, DIVIDED
    • 1 tsp kosher salt
    • 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
    • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
    • 1 Tbsp butter
    • Salt and Pepper
    • Sour Cream, for garnish
    • Sliced green onions, for garnish
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    Instructions
     

    • Wash your potatoes, if necessary, and poke a few times with a knife. Place on to a microwave safe plate and microwave until mostly cooked, about 10 minutes. (You can also boil them to this point, if you prefer. Allow to dry before placing in skillet).
    • Preheat oven to 425° Place 1 Tbsp. oil in bottom of skillet and brush a bit up the side. Sprinkle the bottom of the pan with 1 tsp. of kosher salt. Place pre-cooked potatoes in to skillet and place in the oven for about 10 minutes, or until very tender. Remove skillet from oven and, using a potato masher, smash each of the potatoes, until quite thin. Place a small pat of butter on top of each potato and season with salt and pepper. Brush the outside of the potatoes with the remain 1/2 Tbsp. of oil. Return to the oven for another 5-10 minutes or so, or until they crisp up. Remove from oven again and top with crumbled bacon and shredded cheese. Return to the oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
    • Garnish with dollops of sour cream and sliced green onion.

    Notes

    Be sure to read the "Cook's Notes" in the original post, for more tips, options, substitutions and variations for this recipe!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 221kcal | Protein: 8g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 677mg | Potassium: 56mg | Vitamin A: 340IU | Calcium: 204mg | Iron: 0.3mg

    Nutritional information provided for general guidance only and should not be relied upon to make personal health decisions.

    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
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    Comments

    1. Melody McAllister says

      April 22, 2021 at 9:53 pm

      What size skillet?

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        April 23, 2021 at 12:10 pm

        Doesn't really matter exactly. Mine shown here is 10-inches top diameter. For a larger skillet, you can do more potatoes :)

        Reply
    2. Alicia says

      September 11, 2017 at 7:14 pm

      5 stars
      Thanks you for the microwave short cut, i may be making these all the time!

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        September 12, 2017 at 8:31 am

        Enjoy Alicia! I love using the microwave to cut the cooking time :)

        Reply
    3. Irene (former Ontarian, now PEI) says

      July 18, 2016 at 9:15 am

      5 stars
      Made this dish recently using a pacakage of mini red potatoes & a large skillet. Cheated slightly by doing the bacon first & used the bacon grease instead of butter. Presentation wasn't perfect as yours but the end result was delicious!

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        July 18, 2016 at 10:21 am

        Sounds great, Irene (love the idea of using bacon grease :)

        Reply
    4. Scott says

      February 25, 2016 at 8:47 am

      At any point do you peel the potatoes?

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        February 25, 2016 at 9:27 am

        I don't Scott. If using any kind of potato other than russet, I just leave the skin on.

        Reply
    5. James says

      December 05, 2015 at 11:12 am

      Hey there! This recipe looks wonderful, and I'm about to make it. For future reference though, what size skillet is that, an 8" one? (I see the 8 near the handle and that looks about right!) I really enjoy skillet recipes, but I'm never quite sure which size to use. :) If it's not too much to ask, I'd love to see the skillet size on future skillet recipes :)

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        December 05, 2015 at 12:33 pm

        Hi James and you make a very good point. I try to remember to specify my skillet size when I use it, but don't always remember. It is indeed an 8-inch skillet. I love the size and find it just about perfect for most things. When it comes to potatoes though, I always long for room for a few more ;)

        Reply
    6. Medha @ Whisk & Shout says

      March 10, 2015 at 8:54 pm

      This is so pretty! I love the use of the skillet :)

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        March 11, 2015 at 8:10 am

        Thanks so much, Medha :)

        Reply
    7. Danni says

      January 26, 2015 at 7:44 pm

      5 stars
      Made this tonight for my daughter and her family. It was great. Love cooking in my CI skillet and this does the trick for potatoes. Thanks for a new family favorite.

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        January 26, 2015 at 7:55 pm

        So glad you enjoyed it, Danni :) I couldn't live without my skillet. (And you've reminded me I'm due for another skillet of these potatoes soon!)

        Reply
    8. Miss Food Fairy says

      August 07, 2014 at 7:26 pm

      OMG!! This looks so good I want some now (I've just finished breakfast!) Will be trying this for dinner during the week. Thank you so much for giving me something new to try and thank you for sharing.

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        August 07, 2014 at 9:03 pm

        Thanks. Hard to beat potatoes, bacon and cheese :)

        Reply
    9. Olivia - Primavera Kitchen says

      July 08, 2014 at 12:30 pm

      That's just ridiculous. In the best way.

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        July 08, 2014 at 1:17 pm

        Thanks so much, Olivia :)

        Reply
    10. Julia @Vikalinka says

      July 05, 2014 at 4:55 am

      I don't even know where to start with this gorgeousness! How can you go wrong when potatoes, bacon and cheese involved! I am such a potato lover and I am making it tonight! Thank you for sharing, Jennifer.

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        July 05, 2014 at 8:32 am

        Thanks so much, Julia. And so true ... you can't go wrong with these ingredients!

        Reply
    11. cheri says

      July 04, 2014 at 1:14 pm

      What a great dish, love potatoes and that skillet!

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        July 04, 2014 at 1:27 pm

        Thanks so much, Cheri!

        Reply
    12. Jessica @ Sweet Menu says

      July 03, 2014 at 6:16 pm

      Wow! That looks so delicious! I just bought a skillet, I will have to try!!

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        July 03, 2014 at 8:22 pm

        Thanks so much, Jessica. Perfect for your skillet (and check my archives for lots of skillet recipes, because I love my skillet :)

        Reply
    13. Millie l Add A Little says

      July 03, 2014 at 3:50 am

      Yes! I looove smashed potatoes - this looks amazing for a fourth of July or football treat!

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        July 03, 2014 at 9:01 am

        Thanks Millie. Yes, easy enough to whip up any time!

        Reply
    14. Laura (Tutti Dolci) says

      July 02, 2014 at 10:53 pm

      Smashed potatoes are the best, what a great skillet recipe!

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        July 03, 2014 at 9:00 am

        Thanks Laura!

        Reply
    15. Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says

      July 02, 2014 at 6:11 pm

      I want to smash my face into this skillet!! Holy awesome!

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        July 02, 2014 at 7:28 pm

        Haha! Thanks Katrina.

        Reply

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