Smashed Potatoes

Name: Smashed Potatoes
Ingredients: 2 pounds medium red-skinned potatoes, scrubbed; 2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus additional for salting water; 1/2 cup milk; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; Freshly ground black pepper; 2 to 4 scallions (white and green parts), finely chopped

6 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

2 pounds medium red-skinned potatoes, scrubbed
2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus additional for salting water
1/2 cup milk
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
Freshly ground black pepper
2 to 4 scallions (white and green parts), finely chopped

Directions

1

Put the potatoes in a medium saucepan, cover with cold water, and season with salt.
2

Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook until potatoes are very tender, about 20 minutes.
3

Heat the milk and butter in a small small saucepan until hot.
4

With a potato masher or large fork, roughly smash the potatoes, while adding the hot liquid.
5

Stir in half of the scallions, season with the salt and pepper, to taste.
6

Transfer to a serving bowl and scatter the remaining scallions on top before serving.