Smashed Potatoes

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6 servings
By Jean Galton
April 2001
RECIPE BY Real Simple

What's the difference between smashed and mashed? Less time, less effort.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds red-skin potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 3/4 cup warm milk
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter

Nutritional Information

  • Calcium 55mg
  • Calories 182
  • Caloriesfromfat 0%
  • Carbohydrate 27g
  • Cholesterol 18mg
  • Fat 7g
  • Fiber 3g
  • Iron 1mg
  • Protein 4mg
  • Satfat 4g
  • Sodium 25mg

How to Make It

Step 1

In a large saucepan, cover the potatoes with cold water. Over high heat, bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the potatoes are cooked, about 10 minutes. Drain and return the potatoes to the pot.

Step 2

Add the milk and butter and mash with a potato masher or fork. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper. Cover to keep warm until serving.

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Ratings & Reviews

Blancanieves's Review

Blancanieves
November 28, 2014
Good recipe but I would add an herb such as dill to make it better. I found everything else to be perfect.

sarahadams04's Review

sarahadams04
May 17, 2011
These were completely simple and a perfect option when you are craving mashed potatoes! I do, however, recommend not going by cooking time and instead checking to be sure that they are done. (I didn't do this and they were just a touch undercooked). I also added about 1/8 tsp of salt. They was just a touch too much liquid, but otherwise they were great!