Best Smashed Red Skin Potatoes Recipes

Smashed Red-Skin Potatoes image

Provided by Colbys Mom

Categories Potato

Time 40m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 lbs small new red potatoes, quartered
2 teaspoons salt, plus
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup sour cream
3/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Place potatoes in 5-6 quart Dutch oven; add enough cold water to cover potatoes.
Add 2 tsp salt to water; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low; simmer for 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender when pierced with a small knife.
In small saucepan over low heat, heat together heavy cream and butter for 5 minutes or until butter is melted and mixture is heated through.
Drain potatoes; transfer to large bowl.
With potato masher, smash potatoes together with hot cream mixture until well blended.
To potatoes, add sour cream, remaining salt, and the pepper.
Blend in with the potato masher; continue to smash until desired consistency is achieved.

SMASHED RED SKIN POTATOES image

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

Steps:

Cut potatoes in half. Add 2 tsp salt to 5-6 quarts of water and boil potatoes until tender (about 20 minutes). In small saucepan, heat heavy cream, butter, sour cream, until smooth and heated through. Drain potatoes and mash, leaving skin on. Blend in cream mixture until smooth. Add remaining salt and papper.