Loaded Smashed Potato Salad
Loaded Smashed Potato Salad pairs crisp-edged, fluffy baby potatoes with a tangy sour cream and cider vinegar dressing. Sharp cheddar, smoky bacon, green onions, and a dusting of paprika add savory richness and freshness in every bite. It’s a crowd-pleasing side for cookouts, game day spreads, or any comfort-food dinner.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook55 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Loaded Smashed Potato Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 48
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 24
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all the ingredients. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and drizzle it with 2 tablespoons olive oil.
- 2
Place the potatoes in a 3-quart saucepan and add enough water to cover them by 2 inches. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce the heat to medium. Simmer until tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Drain well and arrange the potatoes in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- 3
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- 4
Using the bottom of a measuring cup or drinking glass, press each potato to 1/4- to 1/2-inch thickness, being careful not to break them apart completely. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon pepper and salt.
- 5
Roast the potatoes until they begin to crisp on the bottoms, 25 to 30 minutes.
- 6
Meanwhile, whisk together the sour cream, remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic, vinegar, sugar, and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
- 7
Turn the potatoes and continue roasting until the bottoms are crispy, about 15 minutes more.
- 8
Spoon half of the sour cream mixture onto the center of a serving platter and spread it into an even layer. Top with the crisp smashed potatoes, piling them up. Evenly spoon the remaining sour cream mixture over the potatoes and finish with cheese, bacon, green onions, and a sprinkle of paprika.
- Calories 252.91 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 5.09 g Moderate 10%
- Carbohydrate 28.9 g 11%
- Total Fat 13.02 g Moderate 17%
- Saturated Fat 4.0 g High 20%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 14.7 mg Low Source 5%
- Sodium 65.44 mg Low Source 3%
- Dietary Fiber 2.05 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 1.47 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 131.49 mg Moderate 10%
- Iron 1.03 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 521.79 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 0.29 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 27.02 mg Good Source 30%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Loaded Smashed Potato Salad is an American side dish recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Apple Cider Vinegar, Baby Potatoes, Black Pepper, and Fully Cooked Bacon. Each serving provides about 252.91 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Loaded Smashed Potato Salad?
- It is an American salad recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for side dish or salad.
- What is Loaded Smashed Potato Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Apple Cider Vinegar, Baby Potatoes, Black Pepper, Fully Cooked Bacon, Garlic. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Loaded Smashed Potato Salad?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 55 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 252.91 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Loaded Smashed Potato Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Loaded Smashed Potato Salad healthy?
- Loaded Smashed Potato Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 252.91 calories and 5.09 g of protein, or 10% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 4.0 g (20% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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