Looking for another way to serve that standby carbohydrate, the potato?  This is a method the family hasn’t seen and will soon be a favorite.  Quick and easy and attractive on the plate.  Try them and see what they say!

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Smashed Potatoes

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

40 minutes

Servings

Ingredients

• 1 Yukon Gold potato per person
• 2 tablespoon butter/olive oil combination per potato, melted
• salt and pepper
• sour cream, chives, bacon bits for garnish

Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time 40 minutes Servings Ingredients 1 Yukon Gold potato per person 2 tablespoon butter/olive oil combination per potato, melted salt and pepper sour cream, chives, bacon bits for garnish

Instructions

1. Place washed whole potatoes large pan of water and boil for 15 or 20 minutes or until done. Test them by piercing with a fork. Drain and cool slightly.
2. Spray a broiler pan with non-stick spray. Using the curved back of a fork or a potato masher press down on each potato to crush them. They should break open but not apart too much. Place on broiler pan. Brush with butter/ olive oil mixture.
3. Place under broiler until tops are golden brown. Serve with your favorite garnishes.

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