Incredible Red Smashed Potatoes

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I started making these for Thanksgiving one year and we loved them so much, they've made their way into our meals at least a dozen times a year!

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 3 pounds red potatoes

  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt

  • 1 ½ cups half-and-half

  • ½ cup butter

  • ½ cup sour cream

  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt

  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Place potatoes and 1 tablespoon kosher salt into a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, 25 to 35 minutes. Drain and transfer potatoes to a large bowl.

  2. Mix half-and-half and butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until heated through and butter is melted, 5 to 10 minutes.

  3. Blend potatoes with an electric hand mixer in the large bowl until mashed. Slowly pour 3/4 the cream-butter mixture into blended potatoes; mix on lowest speed until fully incorporated. Fold in the remaining 1/4 cream-butter mixture and sour cream. Season with 2 teaspoons kosher salt and black pepper.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

311 Calories
20g Fat
30g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 311
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g 26%
Saturated Fat 13g 63%
Cholesterol 54mg 18%
Sodium 1318mg 57%
Total Carbohydrate 30g 11%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 5g 10%
Vitamin C 15mg 17%
Calcium 86mg 7%
Iron 1mg 8%
Potassium 862mg 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.