Smashed Red-Skin Potatoes

7 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 4 lbs small new red potatoes, quartered
  • 2 teaspoons salt, plus
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 3/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  1. 1
    Place potatoes in 5-6 quart Dutch oven; add enough cold water to cover potatoes.
  2. 2
    Add 2 tsp salt to water; bring to a boil.
  3. 3
    Reduce heat to low; simmer for 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender when pierced with a small knife.
  4. 4
    In small saucepan over low heat, heat together heavy cream and butter for 5 minutes or until butter is melted and mixture is heated through.
  5. 5
    Drain potatoes; transfer to large bowl.
  6. 6
    With potato masher, smash potatoes together with hot cream mixture until well blended.
  7. 7
    To potatoes, add sour cream, remaining salt, and the pepper.
  8. 8
    Blend in with the potato masher; continue to smash until desired consistency is achieved.

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