Potato Smashers

Name: Potato Smashers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 6 small red potatoes (about 3/4 pound); 1/2 cup water; 2 center-cut bacon strips; 2 tablespoons reduced-fat Italian salad dressing; 1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese; Reduced-fat sour cream, optional

Try this dressed-up version of stuffed potato skins for a great side dish that no one will ever guess is light! Janet Steiger - Bucyrus, Ohio

Ingredients

6 small red potatoes (about 3/4 pound)
1/2 cup water
2 center-cut bacon strips
2 tablespoons reduced-fat Italian salad dressing
1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Reduced-fat sour cream, optional

Directions

Place potatoes in a small microwave-safe dish; add water. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 8-9 minutes or until tender, stirring once.
Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain. Crumble bacon and set aside.
With the bottom of a glass, flatten potatoes to 1/2-in. 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.
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.

Nutrition Facts

3 potatoes (calculated without sour cream): 224 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 314mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 medium-fat meat, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Potato Smashers in Healthy Cooking December/January 2010

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coniklimpel

Jan 11, 2012

I LOVE these! Knowing that they are somewhat healthy also helps.
Sally Miner

Apr 2, 2011

I give it a fair star rating because the Italian dressing kind of ruined the taste. It was sour tasting. The next time I will fry them in olive oil and butter.
debheat

Jan 24, 2010

These are quick and easy to make. I have prepared them twice and everyone loves them!