Crispy Smashed Potatoes
Fluffy mashed potatoes with a golden, buttery crust—ready in 15 minutes. Serve as a snack with a dollop of sour cream or alongside any protein.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 210
- Protein
- 3g
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Ingredients
- 1.5 lb potatoes, peeled and halved
- 4 tbsp butter, divided
- ¼ cup whole milk or cream
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, 10–12 minutes.
- 2
Drain well. Return to pot. Add 2 tbsp butter and milk; mash until fluffy.
- 3
Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a shallow bowl or plate.
- 4
Heat remaining 2 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium-high until foaming.
- 5
Press potatoes into the hot skillet in a single, flat layer, without stirring.
- 6
Cook until the bottom is golden and crispy, 4–5 minutes. Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- colander
- potato masher
- 12-inch skillet
- spatula
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