Update your readers! http://feeds.feedburner.com/howsweeteats/smSp
Missed appetizers 1 & 2?
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Firecracker Shrimp
What do “smashed” potatoes mean to you?
To me:
Smashed = mashed with the skins left on, with some texture remaining.
Mashed = smooth and skinless.
When I say “smashed,” I also mean the kind I was craving after drinking a green smoothie one Sunday evening.
These smashed potatoes are simpler and faster than most mashed potato recipes. The trick is using small baby Yukon Golds and cutting them in half so they cook quickly. Their thin skins are pleasant to eat and add texture without being tough.
Make sure to start the potatoes in cold water — this helps them cook evenly from the inside out.
If you use baby potatoes, they become fork-tender after about 20 minutes of boiling.
This is my go-to plain smashed potato recipe. It’s “plain” because it’s a foundation you can dress up — for example, I’ve used it as the base for roasted garlic and Gorgonzola smashed potatoes.
The perfect additions are simple: butter, heavy cream, salt and pepper.
Super simple — mash everything together until you reach your preferred texture.
Serve warm and finish with an extra pat of butter on top for maximum comfort.
The Best Smashed Potatoes
Serves 6–8
3 lb baby Yukon Gold potatoes
1 stick unsalted butter
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Directions:
1. Cut the baby Yukon Gold potatoes in half and place them in a pot. Cover with cold water.
2. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat slightly and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
3. Drain the potatoes and return them to the warm pot over low heat. Add the butter and heavy cream.
4. Smash to your preferred consistency. Taste and season with salt and pepper, adjusting as needed. Add any mix-ins you like.
5. Serve immediately while warm.
These are perfect for Thanksgiving, or for the day after when you want something comforting and easy. Enjoy.
Still not sure what to get that special person for Christmas? Check out American Spoon and their gift options.