smashed potatoes

Kennesaw, GA
Updated on Aug 31, 2011

These are so yummy. I think I got the idea from a Rachel Ray episode. They are pictures on a fried chicken plate. Add any yummies you love on a baked potato.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Microwave
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 6-8 - potatoes
  • 1/2 stick butter
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • - salt and pepper

How To Make smashed potatoes

  • Step 1
    6-8 Potatoes- Any Kind Will Do. It Is Up To You If You Peel Them or Not. Wash & Cut Potatoes Into Chunks. Put Into a Microwaveable Dish With Enough Water To Barely Cover. Cook, for 25 minutes or until fork tender. ***OR*** Boil On The Stovetop Until Fork Tender. Pour Off The Water.
  • Step 2
    These Measurements Are Rough. Add More or Less To Your Liking. Add About 1/2 Stick of Butter, 1/3c sour cream salt and pepper to taste.
  • Step 3
    Take 2 Butter Knives & 'cut' The Potatoes or An Old Fashioned Potato Masher & Mash Them Until The Are Sort of Mashed & Sort of Chunks.
  • Step 4
    Add any thing you like such as cheese, bacon, scallions, chives.

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Category: Potatoes
Keyword: #potato
Method: Microwave
Culture: American
Ingredient: Potatoes

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