Potato Smashers

Potato Smashers


6 small red potatoes (about ¾)
½ cup water
2 center cut bacon strips
2 tbsp reduced fat Italian salad dressing
¼ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Reduced fat sour cream optional


1. Place potatoes in a small microwave – safe dish; add water. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 8-9 minutes or until tender, stirring once.

2. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain. Crumble bacon and set aside.

3. With the bottom of a glass, flatten potatoes to ½ inch thickness. In the same skillet coated with cooking spray, cook potatoes in dressing over medium heat for 2-3 minutes or until bottoms are golden brown.

4. Turn potatoes; sprinkle with cheese and reserved bacon. Cover and cook 2-3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Serve with sour cream if desired.


Makes 2 servings; 3 potatoes (calculated without sour cream)
Cal 224; fat 8; fiber 3


I was a little disappointed in these, but I didn't follow the directions, so ignore me.  My potatoes were kinda large, so I was worried how they would turn out, so I chopped them up and boiled them until they were almost done.  Don't be like me.  Just nuke bigger taters longer.  I was delusional.  Then I dumped them in the pan with the dressing and they just wouldn't brown, they more or less became smashed over time, so I repeat don't do what I did.  Follow the directions.  I will definately make them again, I'll just follow the directions this time.  Either that or bake the potatoes and then smash 'em!