Smashed Loaded Mini Potatoes

• servings: 6 servings
• active time: 15 minutes
• total time: 1 hour

Ingredients

1 (3 lb) bag yellow mini potatoes

6 strips bacon

1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)

2-3 tbsp Dan-O's Cheesoning seasoning (or your favorite potato seasoning)

1 ½ cups freshly grated cheddar cheese

Fresh chives (chopped)

Directions

Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Chop into bits and set aside.

Boil mini potatoes in salted water for 15-18 minutes until fork tender. Drain well.

Mix melted butter with Cheesoning seasoning. Toss warm potatoes in the mixture until fully coated.

Smash each potato to about 1/2-inch thick using gloves or the bottom of a cup.

Arrange on a greased baking sheet with space between each. Baste with more butter. Bake at 400°F for 25 minutes until crispy and golden.

Top with cheddar cheese and bacon bits. Return to oven 2-3 minutes until cheese melts. Finish with fresh chives.