If you haven't yet, you simply must try smashed potatoes. The method leaves large chunks amongst a chunky "gravy" flavored with garlic, butter, cream, chives, and bacon bits. This allows the flavor of the potatoes to shine through while still getting the benefit of a mashed potato-type dish. Smashed potatoes are all the rage in restaurants these days, and easier to make than mashed potatoes. Recipe is easily multiplied.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds unpeeled baby red potatoes, cut in half if large
- 6 cloves garlic, halved
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 2 Tbsp heavy cream
- 1/4 cup chicken stock
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/8 cup chopped chives
- 2 Tbsp bacon bits
Preparation:
Gently boil red potatoes and garlic in salted water until tender. Drain.Using the back of a large spoon, smash each potato once so the pieces are very large and chunky. Add butter, cream, chicken stock, salt, and pepper. Stir gently to combine. Fold in chives and bacon bits. Gently reheat if necessary. Serve hot.
Yield 2 to 4 servings
Garlic Smashed New Potatoes Recipe Photo © 2006 Peggy Trowbridge, licensed to About.com, Inc.
