BLT Smashed Potatoes-Mom’s Crazy Cooking Challenge

Ingredients

• 2 ½ pounds small red skinned new potatoes
• 3-4 green onions chopped
• 4 slices bacon
• 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 cup chicken broth or stock
• 1 ripe tomato, chopped
• Salt and pepper
• Sour cream (optional)

Instructions

1. Cut the potatoes into approximately one-inch pieces. Place the potatoes in a pot with lightly salted water. Bring to a boil and cook for 12 to 15 minutes or until tender.
2. Take the scallions and cut off the root ends and tough green tops, then cut crosswise into ¼ to ½ inch pieces.
3. Cut the bacon up into small bite size pieces. Cook the bacon 3 to 5 minutes until it begins to crisp and has rendered most of its fat. Drain on paper towels. Then return the bacon to the pan and add the scallions. Cook 3 to 5 minutes more until scallions are tender.
4. Drain the potatoes and return them to the hot pot. Start smashing the potatoes with about half the chicken stock. Add the bacon, scallions, cheese, and tomatoes to the potatoes and continue to smash. Add more chicken stock as you work to obtain a thick, chunky mashed potato consistency. You want the finished dish to be chunky, not smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with a dollop of sour cream if desired.