Loaded Smashed Potatoes

Ingredients
12 ounces center-cut bacon, chopped
3 pounds potatoes, scrubbed and cubed
1 stick butter, softened and cut into 8 pieces
1 bunch green onions, sliced
1 cup sour cream (Light sour cream is great.)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 cup French’s Fried Onions

Instructions
1. Add bacon to large skillet over medium heat.  Cook, stirring, until crisp.  Drain well over paper towels or sieve. 

2. Bring large pot of salted water to boil.  Add potatoes and boil until tender, about 20 minutes.  Drain and return to pot.  Smash with potato masher or fork, leaving potatoes chunky.  Add butter, green onions, bacon, and sour cream.  Stir to combine.  Add salt, pepper, and fried onions. 

Comments
This recipe is from Pioneer Woman and we fought over leftovers.  I won.  I should have made more. 

Shown here with Smoked Brisket and really wet and messy Caprese Pie.

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