Shelly's Recipe

RESTAURANT STYLE SMASHED POTATOES

Category: Mashed Potatoes

5 whole large red potatoes
1 stick butter, softened and cut into pieces
5 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 whole green onions, sliced
3/4 cups sour cream
Salt to taste (add plenty!)
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
3/4 cups French fried onions, more for topping

Nuke potatoes or bake in the oven until fork-tender. Add to a large bowl and smash with a potato masher. Immediately add softened butter, green onions, bacon, and sour cream and stir with a rubber spatula. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add French fried onions and fold in. Serve hot, sprinkling on extra French fried onions and green onions. Servings: 4