The holidays are upon us and that calls for really special potatoes. The kind of potatoes that elicit raves from family and friends. These Decadent Smashed Potatoes are just that kind. Creamy, lovely, decadent smashed potatoes!
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A close up of Decadent Smashed Potatoes in a white bowl

 

 

Decadent Smashed Potatoes: Keep It Real!

Every dish is only as good as the ingredients used to make it. Be sure to use the freshest and best. Baby rose potatoes, creme fraiche, real butter, hand grated parmesan and half and half!
 
 

Creamy Decadent Smashed Potatoes with chives

 

Yep, that’s what I’m talking about! Freshly grated Parmesan…how these potatoes be anything but delicious?

 

Female hands grating Parmesan cheese onto a cutting board to be used in Decadent Smashed Potatoes

 

 

Keep It Chunky!

These potatoes should be chunky. I use a mixer to break them up leaving the skin on. The rosy potato skins makes this dish look really pretty.
 
 
 

A stand mixer with new red potatoes and butter in the bowl to be used in Decadent Smashed Potatoes

 

Add fresh chives for a little more flavor and color.

A brightly colored bowl with freshly chopped chives to be used in Decadent Smashed Potatoes

A mixing bowl filled with Decadent Smashed Potatoes

 

Let’s Chat About Creme Fraiche!

Creme Fraiche is a french sour cream that is creamier and sweeter than regular sour cream, giving your smashed potatoes and luscious, silky texture!

 

A small white bowl filled with decadent smashed potatoes

 

The Recipe: Decadent Smashed Potatoes

You will need a mixer and some exceptional sea salt!

Decadent Smashed Potatoes
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 

The holidays are upon us and that calls for really special potatoes. The kind that elicit raves from family and friends. These Decadent Smashed Potatoes are just that kind. Creamy, lovely, decadent smashed potatoes!

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy side dish recipe, holiday recipe, kid-friendly recipes
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Linda Spiker
Ingredients
  • 3 lbs rose potatoes, skin on
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • 1 cup half and half
  • 1/4 cup butter (more if you like!)
  • ½ cup creme fraiche or sour cream
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon chopped chives
Instructions
  1. Place potatoes and two pinches of salt in a pot of cold water, cover and bring to a boil. When water is boiling lower heat, and simmer till potatoes are tender (about 25-30 minutes). When potatoes are almost done, heat half and half and butter in a saucepan.
  2. Drain potatoes and place them in large bowl (if using a hand mixer) or in the bowl of a stand mixer mixer with a paddle attachment. Mix just long enough to break potatoes up. Add hot half and half/ butter mixture a little at a time while mixing on lowest speed. Add crème fraiche, chives and Parmesan cheese. Salt and pepper to taste.

  3. Serve alone or with gravy

 

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