Best 12 Smashed Red Potatoes Recipes

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Smashed red potatoes are a delightful side dish that combines crispy exteriors with fluffy interiors. These bite-sized delights are a staple in many cuisines and can be prepared in various ways. Our collection of recipes offers a range of options to suit your taste and dietary preferences.

From classic smashed red potatoes roasted with garlic and herbs to variations featuring different seasonings, spices, and cooking methods, we have something for everyone. Whether you prefer a simple preparation or one with a more complex flavor profile, you'll find a recipe that will tantalize your taste buds. We also include a vegan option for those following a plant-based diet.

With easy-to-follow instructions and helpful tips, our recipes will guide you through the process of creating perfectly smashed red potatoes. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to enjoy this versatile dish that pairs well with various main courses and meals.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

SMASHED RED POTATOES WITH CABBAGE



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I set out to make a traditional Irish colcannon here, a mixture of mashed potatoes with cabbage and scallions. But I decided to go with a lighter carbohydrate load, using red boiling potatoes rather than starchier Idaho potatoes. Instead of making a purée of them, after cooking the potatoes in their skins I quarter them and, skin and all, smash them in a hot pan with a potato masher or the back of a spoon.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     easy, side dish

Time 1h10m

Yield Serves six

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds red potatoes, scrubbed
Salt
1 pound cabbage (1/2 medium cabbage), quartered, cored and cut in thin shreds across the grain
2 tablespoons unsalted butter or extra virgin olive oil
2 heaped tablespoons chopped scallions (about 3 scallions)
2/3 cup low-fat milk (more as needed)
Freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons minced chives (optional)

Steps:

  • Cover the potatoes with water in a saucepan, add about 1/2 teaspoon of salt and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium, cover partially and cook until tender all the way through when pierced with a knife, about 30 minutes. Do not drain the water, but using a skimmer or a slotted spoon, transfer the potatoes from the pot to a bowl. Cover tightly and allow to sit for five to 10 minutes. Then, using a towel to hold the potatoes steady (because they're still hot), cut them into quarters.
  • Meanwhile, bring the water back to a boil, add more salt if desired and add the cabbage. Cook uncovered until tender, five to six minutes. Drain.
  • Heat the butter or oil over medium heat in a large, heavy nonstick skillet, and add the scallions. Cook, stirring, until they soften, about three minutes. Add the potatoes. Smash the potatoes to a coarse mash in the pan with a potato masher or the back of your spoon. Stir in the hot milk, and mix together well until the potatoes have absorbed all the milk. Stir in the cabbage, and season generously with salt and pepper. Add the chives, stir together until heated through and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 173, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 608 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CUMIN LAMB STEAKS WITH SMASHED POTATOES, WILTED SPINACH AND RED WINE SAUCE



Cumin Lamb Steaks with Smashed Potatoes, Wilted Spinach and Red Wine Sauce image

This is a delicious dish you that is impressive enough to serve at dinner parties but simple enough to make for your family. Tender lamb steaks combine beautifully with the flavors of cumin, spinach, creamy potato and sweet red wine sauce.

Provided by Emma Jansen

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Lamb

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

20 new potatoes, halved
1 tablespoon butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 cup red wine
4 (6 ounce) lamb shoulder steaks
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 bunches fresh spinach, cleaned
¼ cup sour cream
2 tablespoons softened butter

Steps:

  • Place potatoes into a large saucepan and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and allow to steam dry for a minute or two.
  • Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the aroma of the garlic has mellowed. Add the brown sugar and red wine, then bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Allow to boil for 5 minutes, then remove from the heat, cover, and keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, season the lamb steaks with salt and pepper to taste. Press the cumin seeds into the steaks on both sides. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steaks, and cook on both sides until cooked to your desired degree of doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium. Remove the steaks to rest in a warm spot. Place the spinach into the hot skillet, season to taste with salt and pepper, and cook until the spinach has wilted.
  • Mash the potatoes with the sour cream and butter; season to taste with salt and pepper. To serve, mound a serving of mashed potatoes onto the center of a dinner plate. Top with the spinach and a lamb steak. Strain the red wine sauce overtop.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1063 calories, Carbohydrate 96.5 g, Cholesterol 151.6 mg, Fat 53 g, Fiber 14.1 g, Protein 43.3 g, SaturatedFat 23.9 g, Sodium 341.7 mg, Sugar 11.3 g

ROASTED GARLIC SMASHED RED POTATOES



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I love garlic mashed potatoes, but usually the flavor is a little sharp and bitter, so I came up with this. Roasting the garlic first gives these potatoes all the wonderful garlic flavor, without the sharp or bitter bite. Almost sweet, smoky, and smooth.

Provided by akgrown

Categories     Potato

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

14 -16 small red potatoes
1/4 cup milk or 1/4 cup chicken broth
2 -3 tablespoons butter
1 whole head of garlic, roasted (I use Roasted Garlic Roasted Garlic)
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Boil potatoes with skins until fork tender.
  • Drain water and coarsely smash potatoes with potato masher. (until just slightly smashed).
  • Squeeze the roasted garlic out of the skin into the smashed potato.
  • Add milk, butter, salt and pepper. Stir with a spoon until combined. Serve hot with your favorite chicken, beef, or pork dish. No need for gravy with these potatoes! ;-).
  • *NOTE: You could always mash the potatoes, to your desired consistency. I prefer the slightly smashed texture for this recipe.*.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 488.3, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 17.4, Sodium 166.5, Carbohydrate 97.8, Fiber 10.3, Sugar 7.8, Protein 12.3

MOCKBRATEN (FLANK STEAK WITH SAUERBRATEN STYLE SAUCE), SMASHED POTATOES WITH HORSERADISH AND CHIVES, RED CABBAGE WITH APPLE AND ONIONS



Mockbraten (Flank Steak with Sauerbraten Style Sauce), Smashed Potatoes with Horseradish and Chives, Red Cabbage with Apple and Onions image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 dried bay leaves
1/3 cup cider vinegar, eyeball it
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons grill seasoning (recommended: Montreal Steak Seasoning)
3 tablespoons vegetable oil, eyeball it
2 1/4 to 2 1/2 pounds flank steak
2 medium onions
4 tablespoons butter, divided
1 large green apple
Salt and pepper
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated or ground, eyeball it
3 pounds red skin potatoes, quartered
1 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
3 tablespoons chives, chopped or snipped
1 (18 ounce) jar cooked red cabbage, available on specialty foods aisle
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup dry red wine
1 1/2 cups beef stock, about 1/3 of a 1 quart box
1 rounded tablespoon Dijon mustard
6 gingersnaps, finely crumbled

Steps:

  • Mix bay, cider, sugar, grill seasoning and vegetable oil in the bottom of a large food storage bag, squish it all together until evenly combined. Drop the meat into the bag and move it around to evenly coat it. Let stand 10 to 12 minutes. Preheat a grill pan or indoor/outdoor grill to high.
  • Thinly slice 1 1/2 onions and reserve 1/2 onion whole but peeled. Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons butter and melt it. Add the sliced onions to the pan. Peel, core and slice the apple and add it to the onions. Season the apples and onions with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Cook the apples and onions 5 or 6 minutes, then add cooked red cabbage and combine then reduce heat to low. Set aside and keep warm.
  • Place meat on grill and let a bay leaf remain stuck on each steak. As the meat cooks, the heat will infuse the flavor throughout the meat. Cook steaks about 6 minutes on each side. Then, let meat rest. Discard leaves.
  • While meat cooks, place potatoes in a pot and cover with water, bring water to a boil then salt it. Cook potatoes 10 to 12 minutes or until tender. Drain potatoes and return to the hot pot. Mash them with sour cream, horseradish and chives and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Potatoes will be thick and spicy. If you like looser mashed potatoes, add a little milk or stock, continue to smash.
  • While potatoes cook, remove the red cabbage to a serving bowl and cover with foil. In the same skillet that the cabbage was cooked in, add 2 tablespoons butter. Melt butter then grate the reserved 1/2 onion with a hand held grater into the butter. Cook the grated onions 2 minutes then add flour and cook a minute more. Whisk in red wine and cook off a minute then whisk in stock and bring to a simmer. Stir in mustard and gingersnaps and season the sauce with salt and pepper. Let sauce thicken a couple of minutes.
  • Thinly slice the flank steak on an angle against the grain. Place a mound of potatoes on each dinner plate. Lay out some sliced flank steak along the edge of potatoes and dress with a ladle of sauer-sauce. Serve red cabbage, apples and onions alongside or in small side dishes.

SMASHED RED POTATOES



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Olive oil and parsley are a nice change from milk and butter in this dish.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

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

Steps:

  • Place 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 large bowl. Coarsely mash the potatoes; stir in the parsley, oil, salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 404mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

SMASHED RED-SKINNED POTATOES WITH HERB OIL



Smashed Red-Skinned Potatoes with Herb Oil image

Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/2 pounds medium red-skinned potatoes, halved
Kosher salt
1 1/2 cups loosely packed fresh Italian parsley (about 1 bunch)
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves
1 small clove garlic
1/2 cup whole milk, warmed
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Steps:

  • Put the potatoes in a large pot and cover with 2 inches of water; stir in 1 tablespoon of salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat slightly and simmer until tender, about 12 minutes.
  • While the potatoes are cooking, combine the parsley, olive oil, chives, oregano, garlic and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a blender and puree until almost smooth. If it needs more liquid, add a little water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the mixture blends easily.
  • Drain the potatoes and return to the pot. Pour in the warm milk and melted butter and coarsely mash with a potato masher. Transfer the mashed potatoes to a serving bowl and top with the herb oil.

SMASHED BABY RED POTATOES WITH ANCHO CHILES AND DRY JACK CHEESE



Smashed Baby Red Potatoes with Ancho Chiles and Dry Jack Cheese image

Provided by Michael Lomonaco

Categories     Cheese     Potato     Side     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     High Fiber     Cheddar     Parmesan     Hot Pepper     Cilantro     Parsley     Monterey Jack     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 dried ancho chiles,* stemmed, halved, seeded
3 pounds baby red potatoes (about 1 1/2 inches in diameter)
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 cup grated dry Jack cheese or 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese and 1/3 cup grated sharp white cheddar cheese
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Place chiles in small bowl; cover with hot water. Let stand until softened, about 15 minutes. Drain; chop. Transfer to mini processor; process to coarse puree (or finely chop chiles). Measure 1/4 cup puree and set aside (reserve any remaining puree for another use). DO AHEAD: Can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill.
  • Bring potatoes to boil in large saucepan. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 16 minutes. Drain. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
  • Heat oil in same saucepan over medium-low heat. Add 1/4 cup chile puree and garlic; stir 30 seconds. Add potatoes; stir to coat. Using back of wooden spoon, smash potatoes until largest pieces are about 1-inch cubes. Stir to heat through. Stir in cheese, 1/2 cup parsley, and cilantro. Transfer to bowl, sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon parsley, and serve.
  • *Available at many supermarkets and at specialty foods stores and Latin markets nationwide.

SMASHED RED POTATOES



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These easy smashed red potatoes make weeknight meals a little more special.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound small red potatoes
1 tablespoon salt, plus more to taste
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup milk
Freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Cut potatoes in half, and place in a 3-quart saucepan. Fill pan with cold water to cover potatoes by about 1 inch. When water begins to boil, add 1 tablespoon salt, and reduce heat to medium low. Cook until fork-tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Drain potatoes. Return potatoes to the hot saucepan, add butter, milk, and salt and pepper to taste. Lightly smash potatoes, keeping some pieces intact. Mix in parsley, adjust seasoning, and serve.

SMASHED RED POTATOES WITH GORGONZOLA CHEESE



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Thirty minutes and two steps are all that's needed to prepare this cheese and red potatoes side dish recipe.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 pounds small red potatoes, cut in half
3 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
1/3 cup buttermilk
1 package (4 ounces) crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash of pepper

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in 3-quart saucepan; add enough water (salted if desired) to cover. Cover and heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer about 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender; drain. Shake potatoes in saucepan over low heat to dry.
  • Add butter, buttermilk, cheese, salt and pepper to potatoes. Lightly mash with fork or back of spoon, keeping some larger pieces of potato.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 560 mg

SMASHED RED-SKIN POTATOES



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Make and share this Smashed Red-Skin Potatoes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Colbys Mom

Categories     Potato

Time 40m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 lbs small new red potatoes, quartered
2 teaspoons salt, plus
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup sour cream
3/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in 5-6 quart Dutch oven; add enough cold water to cover potatoes.
  • Add 2 tsp salt to water; bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low; simmer for 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender when pierced with a small knife.
  • In small saucepan over low heat, heat together heavy cream and butter for 5 minutes or until butter is melted and mixture is heated through.
  • Drain potatoes; transfer to large bowl.
  • With potato masher, smash potatoes together with hot cream mixture until well blended.
  • To potatoes, add sour cream, remaining salt, and the pepper.
  • Blend in with the potato masher; continue to smash until desired consistency is achieved.

CHICKEN WITH SMASHED BABY RED POTATOES POT PIE STYLE



Chicken With Smashed Baby Red Potatoes Pot Pie Style image

This is an easy way to make a chicken potpie-like dish minus the crust. Sauteed chicken breast is served over smashed baby red potatoes and is then covered with a cream sauce with carrots and peas added to it. Bake some biscuits to go along with this dish and you have comfort food to please everyone in your family.

Provided by Marie

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 50m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 lbs baby red potatoes
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 1/4 lbs)
salt and pepper
1 1/2 cups matchstick thin carrots (about half of a 10 oz bag)
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Cook potatoes in water for about 12 minutes or until tender.
  • Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper to taste.
  • In skillet, heat oil over medium high heat, add chicken and cook for 6 minutes.
  • Turn chicken over, reduce heat, cover and cook for 8 minutes more.
  • Transfer chicken to plate to keep warm.
  • To same skillet, add carrots, broth, cream and dried tarragon, cover and cook over medium high heat for 5 minutes or until carrots are tender.
  • Remove skillet from heat and stir in peas.
  • Coarsely mash potatoes with margarine and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Spoon potatoes onto serving dish, top with chicken and pour vegetable cream sauce mixture over.
  • Note: If sauce is not thick enough, mix together a tablespoon or so of flour with a little water and stir into sauce before adding peas and allow to cook for a few minutes longer.

AWESOME SMASHED RED POTATOES



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This recipe of hand-mashed red potatoes with skins with a flavor mixture of bacon bits, cheese, and French onion rings could be served as a main dish if you are a potato-lover like me. This is the only way my family will allow me to serve potatoes in our house. The amounts I have suggested are only guidelines; you will adjust these over time to your taste.

Provided by Steve & Erica

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Mashed Potato Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 large red potatoes, cut into 8 wedges
¾ cup sliced processed cheese food (such as Velveeta®)
⅔ cup crushed French-fried onions (such as French's®)
⅓ cup bacon bits (such as Hormel®)
2 tablespoons milk, or as needed

Steps:

  • Place potatoes into a pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes; drain.
  • Mix processed cheese, French-fried onions, bacon bits into potatoes and smash together using a potato masher. Stir milk into potatoes, increasing amount until desired consistency is reached.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 644.6 calories, Carbohydrate 77.6 g, Cholesterol 33.7 mg, Fat 29.7 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 17.3 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 1057 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right potatoes: Use small, firm red potatoes for best results. Yukon Gold potatoes can also be used.
  • Scrub the potatoes well before boiling: This will help remove any dirt or debris.
  • Do not overcook the potatoes: They should be tender but still hold their shape.
  • Smash the potatoes while they are hot: This will help them absorb the butter and seasonings.
  • Use a fork to smash the potatoes: This will give them a rustic look.
  • Season the potatoes to taste: Salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder are all good options.
  • Top the potatoes with your favorite toppings: Cheese, bacon, chives, and sour cream are all popular choices.

Conclusion:

Smashed red potatoes are a delicious and easy side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With a few simple ingredients and steps, you can create a dish that is both flavorful and visually appealing. So next time you are looking for a simple and delicious side dish, give smashed red potatoes a try.

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