Monday, March 14, 2011

Super Easy Smashed Potatoes

This is a great and quick side dish and can be made with potatoes you boil or steam on the spot, or with potatoes you cook around a roast or chicken.  They are also handy when you slightly over-cook your potatoes with their jackets on and don't want to admit the mistake!  Turn a mistake into something new I say. These would be good with crisped bacon and some cheese also.  Almost like deconstructed potato skins.



Super Easy Smashed Potatoes

2 lbs. mini white or red potatoes, washed and scrubbed (skins on)
1/3 cup low fat sour cream
1 tablespoon salt
5-6 chives, chopped finely
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Place washed potatoes in a medium sauce pan, and cover.  Add salt to water.  Bring to a boil over high heat, turn down and cook for 15-120 minutes or until they are fork tender.  Drain, and let cool slightly.  Using a fork or potato masher, smash potatoes being sure to retain some form.  They should be rustic looking.  Add sour cream, chives and more salt and pepper as needed.

Serve hot.

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