Smashed Potatoes Recipe

Name: Smashed Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: BOIL; 1 lb red potatoes; water, to cover potato; 2 teaspoons kosher salt, for boiling (don't increase salt for more servings); SMASH; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons cream cheese; 2 tablespoons sour cream; 2 tablespoons cream or 2 tablespoons half-and-half; 1 egg; 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 dash fresh ground pepper; minced chives or parsley; paprika; OPTIONAL SPICES; 1 1 dash garlic powder (optional) or 1 dash steak seasoning (optional)

Servings: persons

BOIL
1 lb red potatoes
water, to cover potato
2 teaspoons kosher salt, for boiling (don't increase salt for more servings)
SMASH
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons cream cheese
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons cream or 2 tablespoons half-and-half
1 egg
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1 dash fresh ground pepper
minced chives or parsley
paprika
OPTIONAL SPICES
1 1 dash garlic powder (optional) or 1 dash steak seasoning (optional)

1
Wash potatoes and remove eyes and bad spots. Do not peel. Cut in half or large chunks. If using garlic, peel clove and place in pot with potatoes.
2
Cover with salted water and bring to a boil. Cook on medium-low for 20 minutes or until potatoes are fork-tender.
3
Drain potatoes and put back into pot. Add remaining ingredients and mash in the pot using a hand-held potato masher.
4
Add additional milk, salt and pepper as needed. Add optional spices if desired.
5
Top with paprika and either parsley or chives.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: BOIL, 1 lb red potatoes, water, to cover potato, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, for boiling (don't increase salt for more servings), and more.

Yes, Smashed Potatoes falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Smashed Potatoes

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