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October 3, 2011
Smashed Red Potatoes
Tasty Potato Dishes
Prep time:
20 mins.Cook Time:
20 minutes“Smashed or mashed, red potatoes are delicious with lots of whipping cream, butter and fresh chives—and no peeling necessary!”
Ingredients
Serves 6
- 21/2 lb. small red potatoes, scrubbed
- 1/2 cup whipping cream
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted
- 1/4 cup snipped fresh chives
- 3/4 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
Directions
1
Cut the potatoes into 2-inch pieces. Place the potatoes in a large saucepan and add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until the potatoes are slightly tender when pierced with a fork, 20–25 minutes. Drain.
2
Place the potatoes in alarge bowl. Mash witha potato masher untilcoarsely mashed.
3
Stir the cream, butter, 3 tbsp. chives, the salt and pepper into the potatoes. Spoon into a serving bowl. Top with remaining chives and serve.
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Serving Suggestion
Serving Suggestion
Serve with slices of hearty meat loaf and steamed green beans. Top off the meal with strawberry rhubarb pie.
Great Ideas
Great Ideas
• For a unique, twice-baked potato-style side dish, scoop the smashed potatoes into individual ramekins, top with shredded Cheddar cheese and bake until the cheese melts.
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