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Smashed Potatoes with Sour Cream and Chives

Smashed Potatoes with Sour Cream and Chives

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Servings: 6
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs red potatoes cut in half (unless they are tiny, in which case, leave whole)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup of sour cream
  • 3 tablespoons butter melted
  • Coarse sea salt
  • Fresh ground black pepper
  • Handful of fresh chives

Method
 

  1. In a large pot, cover the potatoes with water and a lid and boil until fork tender. About 30 minutes or so depending on the size of your potatoes. Just test them with a fork every 15 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
  3. Brush the bottom of a large baking sheet with olive oil.
  4. Place the potatoes on the baking sheet with a few inches of space between each one.
  5. Using a potato smasher, press each potato until the skin breaks and it resembles a lumpy potato cake.
  6. Brush the top of each potato with the melted butter.
  7. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper.
  8. Bake for 15 minutes.
  9. Top with a dollop of sour cream and fresh chopped chives. Enjoy!.
  10. Recipe adapted from: foodfamilyfindscom

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