Smashed Red Potatoes With Garlic

A versatile side dish, these smashed red potatoes are infused with garlic and butter, offering options for cheese or herb additions.

Category Tags:

Side Dish

Cuisine Tags:

U.S. Regional

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Instructions

  1. Start boiling water with scrubbed and chunked potatoes, 1 teaspoon salt, and sliced garlic in a medium saucepan.

  2. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook for about 20 minutes until the potatoes are tender.

  3. Concurrently, heat 1/2 cup milk or half-and-half until warm.

  4. Drain the cooked potatoes well, then transfer them to a bowl.

  5. Mash the potatoes with butter and the warm milk or half-and-half.

  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  7. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley or chives if desired.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 197 kcal
Carbohydrate: 31 g
Cholesterol: 16 mg
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 4 g
Saturated Fat: 4 g
Sodium: 452 mg
Sugar: 3 g
Fat: 6 g
Unsaturated Fat: 0 g