Awesome Smashed Red Potatoes

Method2 steps · about 30 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Place potatoes into a pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes; drain.

   Simmer potatoes · 20 minUses 4 large red potatoes, cut into 8 wedges · Water as needed to cover the potatoes for boiling

2. 2

   Step 2: Mix processed cheese, French-fried onions (⅔ cup), bacon bits (⅓ cup) into potatoes and smash together using a potato masher. Stir milk (2 tablespoons) into potatoes, increasing amount until desired consistency is reached.

   Uses Boiled drained red potatoes · ¾ cup sliced processed cheese food (such as Velveeta®) · ⅔ cup crushed French-fried onions (such as French's®) · ⅓ cup bacon bits (such as Hormel®) · 2 tablespoons milk, or as needed