Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 2 pounds | 1 kg potatoes ((Yukon Gold or Carisma))
  • A light spray of olive oil
  • Kosher Salt and Black Pepper to taste
  • 2 teaspoons garlic or onion powder
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella Cheese
  • 1/2 cup diced bacon
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives
  • 1 ripe avocado (, pitted and mashed)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream ((or plain, greek yoghurt))
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • salt to season

Instruction

  • Pre-heat your oven to broil (or grill) settings to high heat.
  • 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.
  • 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).
  • Spray potatoes lightly with olive oil spray; season with salt, pepper and garlic or onion powder (about 1/4 teaspoon each per potato).
  • Broil (or grill) until they are golden and crispy (about 15 minutes).
  • While potatoes are broiling, fry the diced bacon until just beginning to crisp; drain fat on a sheet of paper towel; set aside.
  • Remove potatoes from the oven; top with the mozzarella cheese and bacon; return to the oven until the cheese has melted.
  • Season with a little extra salt and top with chives. Serve immediately wight he Avocado Crema.