Potato Smashers

5 ingredients
20 steps

Ingredients

  • 4 red-skinned or white boiling potatoes (about 6 ounces each), scrubbed
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons light butter, melted, divided
  • 4 teaspoons minced fresh chives, divided
  • Fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. 1
    Add the potatoes to a large stockpot.
  2. 2
    Fill the pot so the water is 1 inch higher than the potatoes and add about 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste.
  3. 3
    Place the pot over high heat and bring the water to a boil.
  4. 4
    Cook the potatoes for 20 to 25 minutes, or until they are tender.
  5. 5
    Drain them well.
  6. 6
    Transfer each potato to a serving plate.
  7. 7
    Press the back of a fork into the top of each potato, smashing it until it flattens slightly (its okay if the potatoes crumble a bit).
  8. 8
    Drizzle the butter evenly over the top of the potatoes, about 1/2 tablespoon on each.
  9. 9
    Sprinkle the chives evenly among them, about 1 teaspoon on each.
  10. 10
    Season with salt and pepper.
  11. 11
    Serve immediately.
  12. 12
    Each (1-potato) serving has:
  13. 13
    Calories: 144
  14. 14
    Protein: 3g
  15. 15
    Carbohydrates: 28g
  16. 16
    Fat: 3g
  17. 17
    Saturated fat: 2g
  18. 18
    Cholesterol: 8mg
  19. 19
    Fiber: 3g
  20. 20
    Sodium: 58mg

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