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Smashed Garlic Potatoes

Rekindle Your Love Affair With The Potato

Smashed garlic potatoes.

Americans love potatoes.

So much so, that according to the USDA, individuals consume on average, 48.3 pounds of potatoes per year.

But, it wasn’t always so.

In the 1850’s, the Farmer’s Manual suggested to plant potatoes close to the hog pens for the convenience of feeding the animals.

Since then we’ve discovered that potatoes are good for humans.

One simple spud clocks-in at 110 calories, provides 1/2 of the recommended intake of Vitamin C, more Potassium than a banana, and is a good source of Vitamin B6.

Potatoes Are Versatile

Almost every cuisine and culture in the world features the potato.

Slowly but surely, this lowly tuber won over the hearts and stomachs of Americans.  So much so that children’s writer, A.A. Milne once said, “…if a fellow really likes potatoes, he must be a pretty decent fellow.”

Mashed potatoes were often on the menu when I was growing up.  My brother used to grin like a Cheshire cat when he knew they were being served.  It was only later in life that I developed my love affair with the potato.

When I survey the vegetable landscape, the potato is unmatched in versatility.

Potatoes can be boiled, mashed, smashed, fried, grilled, baked, and roasted.  They are featured in soups, breads, pancakes, or casseroles, and one of the few vegetables served at breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Yet 40% of our potato consumption is in its frozen form, mostly french fries.

Step away from the freezer aisle and from the fast food french fries.

Rediscover the Glories of the Simple Potato With Smashed Garlic Potatoes

Try them smashed.

Throw two pounds of potatoes in a pot of salted water, bring to a boil, and lower to a simmer.  Ten minutes or so later you’ll have tender potatoes.  Drain and return them to the same pot.  Add melted butter and garlic, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, and lightly smash them.  Drizzle a bit of olive oil over the top, throw on some parsley, and enjoy.

This week rekindle your flame for the versatile potato and cooking at home.

Smashed Garlic Potatoes

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The transformation from lowly tuber to spectacular bowl of garlic smashed potatoes takes only 25 minutes. Rekindle your love affair with the potato! Your tastebuds will thank you.

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• Total Time: 25 minutes
• Yield: Serves 6

Ingredients

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• 2 lbs. potatoes
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 8 garlic cloves, minched
• olive oil
• kosher salt
• pepper
• parsley

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Instructions

1. Fill a pot large enough to hold the potatoes with an inch of water above the potatoes.
2. Salt the water; add the potatoes to the cold water and bring to a boil over high heat.
3. Reduce heat; simmer potatoes for 10 minutes or until done.
4. While the potatoes are cooking, mince the garlic.
5. Add the butter to a small saucepan.
6. Once the butter begins to melt, add the garlic. Once the butter is completely melted, keep it warm until the potatoes are done.
7. Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot they were boild in. Lightly smash them.
8. Pour the butter and garlic mixture over the top. Stir to combine.
9. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as desired.
10. Drizzle olive oil over the top.
11. Garnish with lightly chopped parsley.

Notes

1. Use a starchy potato for the best results.
2. Always start your potatoes in cold water so the potato will cook evenly all the way through.
3. Always salt the water when you boil potatoes as they absorb the liquid they’re cooked in. This ensures you get a head start on a great tasting potato.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 scoop
• Calories: 203
• Sugar: 1.9 g
• Sodium: 238.3 mg
• Fat: 10.3 g
• Saturated Fat: 5.2 g
• Trans Fat: 0 g
• Carbohydrates: 26 g
• Fiber: 4.1 g
• Protein: 3.2 g
• Cholesterol: 20.4 mg