Parmesan Smashed Potatoes

Show: Barefoot ContessaEpisode: Thanksgiving

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Cook Time:
45 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
6 to 8 servings

Times:

Prep: 20 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 45 min
Total:: 1 hr 5 min

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Ingredients

3 pounds red new potatoes, unpeeled
1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus 2 teaspoons
1 1/2 cups half and half
1/4 pound unsalted unsalted butter
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

Place the potatoes and 1 tablespoon of salt in a 4-quart saucepan and add cold water to cover. Bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer covered for 25 to 35 minutes, until completely tender. Drain.

In a small saucepan, heat the half-and-half and butter.Put the potatoes into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment and mix the potatoes for a few seconds on low speed, to break them up. Slowly add the hot cream and butter to the potatoes, mixing on the lowest speed (the last quarter of the cream should be folded in by hand). Fold in the sour cream, Parmesan cheese, the remaining salt, and pepper; taste for seasoning and serve immediately. If the potatoes are too thick, add more hot cream and butter.

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Debra Conway, AR 01-16-2010
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Terrific Potatoes
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this dish for Thanksgiving. It was a hit with everyone. It's not hard to make, and I highly recommend it. We even... warmed up left-overs with a bit of cream, and they were still delicious. -- DebraRead more
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Angi Columbia, SC 01-09-2010
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Fattening and delicious
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I used small white potatoes since I had them on hand and followed the recipe exactly, substituting only a 50/50 mix of lowfat... milk and heavy cream for the half & half. Looking forward to the leftovers. Read more
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Gerri Monroe Township, NJ 11-30-2009
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Unbelievable!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

These were great for Thanksgiving dinner. The flavor of the parmesan enhances but doesn't overwhelm. Good thing I doubled... the recipe!Read more
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Anita Wichita, KS 11-28-2009
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Best ever
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Made this for Thanksgiving dinner, looking for not-ordinary dishes. This recipe was so simple to do, but had such great... results! I went more rustic, and mashed the potatoes by hand, and I did add more parmesan. Every bite was gone, and after all the pleading and prodding, I have to make another batch today, just two days after Thanksgiving. This recipe is already a family favorite, so thank you!Read more
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Alex Phoenix, AZ 11-08-2009
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MOST COMPLIMENTS EVER (for potatoes)!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I combined this recipe with a bit of Giada's Baked Mashed Potatoes recipe. I needed a way to keep Ina's recipe warm until... all the guests arrived, so after making these on the stovetop as directed, I placed the mashed potatoes in a huge casserole dish. Then, topped it off with Giada's parmesan & breadcrumb topping & baked it til the top had a nice crust. Lowered the oven temperature to 200 degrees, and kept the potatoes warm in the oven until all the dishes were ready and guests had arrived. I heard great things all night about the potatoes. Very easy to double/triple the recipe for larger parties/events.Read more
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Stephanie Plainfield, IL 04-19-2009
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Just OK
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

I LOVE horseradish mashed potatoes, but thought this Easter I'd switch things up a bit. (To save time and money.) I... accomplished the task of saving time and money, but lost flavor and dimension. I just thought they were OK. No real flavor punch. (Yes, I used enough sour cream and cheese.) They did reheat very well, though.Read more