Description
Crispy smashed potatoes stuffed with seasoned ground chicken, smoky bacon, and tangy ranch, perfect for weeknight dinners or game-day spreads.
Ingredients
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1 pound ground chicken
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- Oil or butter for cooking
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Instructions
- 1. Peel the potatoes and boil them in salted water until fork-tender. Drain well and let them cool slightly.
- 2. Mash the potatoes until smooth, then season lightly with salt and pepper, allowing them to cool further.
- 3. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground chicken until fully cooked through. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat.
- 4. In a bowl, combine cooked chicken with crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, and ranch dressing. Mix well.
- 5. Scoop a portion of mashed potatoes into your hand and flatten it into a patty. Place a spoonful of the chicken filling in the center and wrap the potatoes around it to form a ball.
- 6. Heat oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the potato balls until golden brown and crispy on all sides, turning occasionally.
- 7. Let the Bacon Ranch Chicken Smashed Potatoes rest for a few minutes before serving.