Patatas Aplastadas con Queso, Bacon y Cebollino

Ingredientes

• 2 pounds potatoes (Yukon Gold or Carisma)
• 1 spray olive oil
• 1 pinch Kosher salt (to taste)
• 1 pinch cracked pepper (to taste)
• 2 teaspoons garlic (or onion powder)
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup bacon (diced)
• 1 tablespoon chives (finely chopped)
• 1 avocado (ripe, pitted and mashed)
• 1/2 cup sour cream (or plain, greek yoghurt)
• 1 teaspoon garlic (minced)
• 1 pinch salt (to season)

Preparación

1. 1

   Pre-heat your oven to broil (or grill) settings to high heat.

2. 2

   Place potatoes in a large pot of salted water. Bring to the boil; cook, covered for 30-35 minutes or until just fork-tender. Drain well.

3. 3

   Lightly grease a large baking sheet or tray with cooking oil spray. Arrange potatoes onto the sheet and use a potato masher to LIGHTLY flatten the potatoes in one piece (not too hard or they will end up mashed).

4. 4

   Spray potatoes lightly with olive oil spray; season with salt, pepper and garlic or onion powder (about 1/4 teaspoon each per potato).

5. 5

   Broil (or grill) until they are golden and crispy (about 15 minutes).

6. 6

   While potatoes are broiling, fry the diced bacon until just beginning to crisp; drain fat on a sheet of paper towel; set aside.

7. 7

   Remove potatoes from the oven; top with the mozzarella cheese and bacon; return to the oven until the cheese has melted.

8. 8

   Season with a little extra salt and top with chives. Serve immediately wight he Avocado Crema.

9. 9

   --- Avocado Crema: ---

10. 10

    Combine all crema ingredients in a bowl, mix well to combine.