Smashed Baby Red Potatoes: Easy Recipe with Turkey Bacon Delight
A delicious and easy recipe for smashed baby red potatoes with turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds baby red potatoes
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Boil the baby red potatoes in a large pot of salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and transfer them to a baking sheet.
- Using a fork or potato masher, smash each potato to about 1/2 inch thick.
- Crisp the turkey bacon in a skillet, then chop it into small pieces.
- Drizzle the smashed potatoes with olive oil, and sprinkle with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Top with chopped turkey bacon and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until crispy.
- Garnish with fresh chives before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add grated Parmesan cheese on top before baking.
- Feel free to use regular bacon instead of turkey bacon for a richer taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Smashed Baby Red Potatoes, Turkey Bacon, Easy Recipe