Potatoes are the perfect compliment to so many dishes. But who needs boring mashed potatoes when you can offer your family something so much more tasty. These red potatoes are hearty, creamy and will pair perfectly with steak and fish.
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Roasting Garlic
Roasting garlic is simple and easy, but truly will raise the taste level of this dish to new heights. Create a small “bowl” of aluminum foil to roast garlic in and place on a baking sheet. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Peel 8 to 10 cloves of garlic, drizzle with olive oil and roast in oven for 15-20 minutes. Once soft and fragrant, smash cloves with a fork and set aside.
Choosing red potatoes versus white potatoes is a conscious decision. Red potatoes are less starchy than white potatoes and offer a sweeter flavor.
Garlic Smashed Red Potatoes
Garlic Smashed Red Potatoes
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Red Potatoes
- 1 TBSP Salt More to taste
- 1 TSP Garlic Powder
- 4 TBSP Butter
- 1/2 Cup Sour Cream
- 4 Green Onions
- 8-10 Roasted Garlic Cloves
Instructions
- Wash green onions and thinly slice.
- Wash and quarter the potatoes. Do not skin.
- Place in a pot and cover with water, about 1 inch above level of potatoes and heat to boil.
- Once potatoes begin to boil, add 1 tablespoon of salt. Reduce to heat to medium and boil about 20 minutes, until fork tender.
- Drain potatoes and return to pot.
- Add green onions, butter, sour cream, garlic powder and roasted garlic.
- Smash potatoes to desired smoothness. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve and enjoy.
Helpful Hints
Using a hand mixer takes away from the texture of these potatoes. It is recommended to use a hand tool to smash these potatoes. A tool like this is perfect. Smashing versus whipping these potatoes is a great texture for potatoes, take care not to smash so much that you lose the delicious hunks of garlic and potato.
Traditionally, mashed potatoes require milk, however the combination of butter and sour cream created a perfect, creamy texture. The green onions and garlic paired with the sour cream creates a delicious combination that is unique and unexpected. This dish will offer a sophisticated flair to your dinner table with minimal effort. Smash and enjoy!
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