So this week we’re featuring picnic favorites… which are inspired by some eats we had over July 4th weekend. These are dishes perfect for not only a picnic but potlucks or even just everyday meals during the week. Potatoes is a staple in my kitchen and something the Baron really enjoys. Potatoes to the Baron is like rice is to me and Joel – it’s completes a meal. I’m always looking for new ways to prepare potatoes and was recently inspired by Rebecca of Foodie with Family. She shared a recipe for a potato salad, from which I made these Bacon Horseradish Smashed Potatoes. Buttery Yukon Gold potatoes are tossed with a little apple cider vinegar, mayo, horseradish, crisp bacon and green onions before smashing together for a flavorful side dish with a little kick…
I am a big fan of prepared horseradish and it’s an ingredient I keep on hand to add some kick in various recipes or to use as an accompaniment to meat dishes. Bacon and horseradish pair really well together and when I saw the original recipe, I knew this would be a good potato salad to try. Joel prefers mashed potatoes over potato salad, which is why I prepared this as a smashed dish. But do try the potato salad version – it’s delicious too! Either way, smashed or cubed, the recipe works for both.
recipe adapted from Foodie with Family
salt and pepper to taste
Garnish with remaining green onions and bacon before serving.
This looks really good. I love horseradish chip dip, so I think I would love this. Thanks for sharing.
That looks delicious. It looks like a perfect thanksgiving or other holiday/get together dish.
My husband would LOVE this, he LOVES horseradish! Thanks.
Oh wow, that does looks sooo yummy – thanks!
that sounds yummy! Especially the bacon on top! Too bad I am doing low carb 🙁
omg I must save this recipe!!!! it looks sooooo good!
OMG I thought I was the only one that called them SMASHED!! lol
I can't handle horseradish, but the husband loves it like its candy! He would be in heaven with these mashed potatoes!
Oh wow, this looks so delicious!
mmm I wish I had some of those right now for lunch. Yum!
Growing up potatoes were a staple in my family. I don't use them as much now, but I really should.
Oh wow that looks amazing! Yum <3 x
Oh man, this look so darned good! I wish you had a pin it button because I want to pin this to my recipe board so badly!
My family is potato happy so I am going to have to try this recipe.
I looove smashed potatoes! 🙂
@Brynn – if you hover over the photo, a Pinterest box comes up in the upper left hand corner so you can pin… or you can use the pin icon in the social media bar above the post to pin as well. 🙂
this looks so good! another recipe to add to my list to try. thanks
Yummy! I think I would try this recipe on weekend, thanks for sharing.