Smashedpotatoespluscfa Recipes

PERFECT SMASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Put 1 3/4 pounds baby potatoes in a pot and cover with water. Add 2 bay leaves, 2 garlic cloves and a big pinch of salt; bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain, discarding the bay leaves and garlic. Toss the potatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil, transfer to a baking sheet and smash with a spatula or measuring cup. Drizzle with more olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Broil, turning, until crisp and golden, 15 to 20 minutes.

SMASHED POTATOES PLUS(CFA)

Steps:

• Heat a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
• Add 1 tablespoon of the a butter, then the celery and onions.
• Sauté until the vegetables are golden, about 5 minutes.
• Remove from the pan and reserve.
• Add the potatoes and just enough cold water to cover.
• Bring the water to a boil; cover, reduce heat to medium-low and cook until potatoes are tender,.
• about 15 minutes, depending on size.
• Drain the potatoes and return the pan to medium heat.
• Stir in the cooked vegetables, 3 tablespoons of butter and milk.
• "Smash"(still has small lumps of potatoes) lightly with a masher or fork.
• Add more salt, pepper and taste for seasoning.
• Serve immediately or keep warm over low heat with the lid slightly opened.

BUTTER SMASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450* F.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil, with 2 tbsp salt. Add potatoes, and boil until quite tender, but not falling apart.
• Line two baking sheets with parchment. Once potatoes are soft, place on baking sheets, leaving ample space between them.
• Use a flat bottomed glass to smash each potato to 1/4" thickness.
• Melt butter, and drizzle or brush over potatoes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Bake for 30 minutes, until crispy. Meanwhile, fry the bacon and shred the cheese. Dice the bacon.
• After the potatoes are out of the oven, sprinkle with the bacon and cheese.