Smashed Red Potatoes Recipe
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Smashed Red Potatoes

By: Taste of Home Test Kitchen 
"Olive oil and parsley are a nice change from milk and butter in this dish."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (22)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds red potatoes, cut into small wedges
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  1. Place the potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain and place in a bowl. Coarsely mash the potatoes, adding the parsley, oil, salt and pepper.

Footnotes

  • Nutritional Analysis: 3/4 cup equals 150 calories, 5 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 404 mg sodium, 24 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 3 g protein.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2009 by April D.   view full review
This was a nice change from regular mashed potatos. Instead of just olive oil I used 2 Tbs....
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2009 by Juliebeans   view full review
I used baby Dutch yellow potatoes instead of red, which have delicious, delicate thin skin,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2011 by jlh0905   view full review
After 8 years together my husband said these were the best potatoes ever. I did use Tuscan...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 6, 2008 by bakerina   view full review
I thought the flavor of the olive oil was a little strong for the potatoes. Butter might've...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on May 12, 2007 by megankay4   view full review
I thought it was good, but I used dried instead of fresh parsley (didn't have any on hand).
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2011 by corky4   view full review
I love this recipe, of course with a few tweeks, but best mashed potatoes we have ever eaten, ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 15, 2011 by Dmseck Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I tried it as written, but it was too dry and bland for my family. Added 2 tbsp butter and 3...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 4, 2007 by Sonya C   view full review
My family found these potatoes to be a bit bland and dry.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 14, 2011 by Sara   view full review
Good and easy. Great alternative to mashed potatoes.
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on May 6, 2011 by potterprincess500   view full review
I agree with previous ratings that say this is pretty much dry potatoes unless you add a lot...

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