Cheesy Smashed Potatoes
Serves: 5
Jolie Turcotte
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
45
Spice
52
Sweetness
51
Sourness
39
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.8
Difficulty
Ingredients:
Directions:
1
Put the potatoes in a medium pot, cover with cold water and salt generously
2
Cover and bring to a boil over high heat
3
Cook until fork-tender, 20 to 30 minutes
4
Drain the potatoes, reserving 1/4 cup cooking water
5
Return the potatoes to the pot and let dry in the still-hot pot, about 2 minutes
6
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan set over low heat, melt the butter
7
Stir in the half-and-half
8
Add the butter mixture and cream cheese to the potatoes
9
Season with salt and pepper
10
Smash with a potato masher or large fork
11
If the potatoes seem too thick, add some of the reserved cooking water, 1 tablespoon at a time
12
Taste and add more salt and pepper, if needed
13
Serve warm
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