Red Smashed Potatoes
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Any mashed potatoes are a comfort food. Red smashed potatoes fit in that - and the red peelings add color and nutrition to the dish.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 15 minutes mins
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
- 8 medium sized red potatoes - washed thoroughly
- 1/4-1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream OR yogurt
- 1/4 cup butter + 2 Tbsp. butter
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 4 slices bacon
Broil or fry bacon until crisp
Drain and crush into bits
Wash potatoes thoroughly
Cut into chunks and cook in water until slightly tender
Drain water completely
Mash potatoes, adding a little milk at a time
Add 1/4 cup butter and sour cream
Add salt and pepper to taste
Whip until potatoes are well mashed
Add more milk as needed
Add chives for seasoning as desired
Melt or brown 2 Tbsp butter and pour over the top
Add crumbled bacon on top (optional)