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Parmesan Smashed Potatoes

Ina Garten

1999, The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook, All rights reserved

Show: Barefoot ContessaEpisode: Thanksgiving

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (53)

  • Cook Time:

    45 min

  • Level:

    Easy

  • Yield:

    6 to 8 servings

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Prep
20 min
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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 cup 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 30 to 45 minutes, until completely tender. Drain.

In an electric mixer with paddle attachment, mix the potatoes for a few seconds to break them up. In a small saucepan, heat the half-and-half and butter. Add them slowly 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, 2 teaspoons salt, and pepper and serve immediately.

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  • recipe Parmesan Smashed Potatoes
    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
  • recipe Parmesan Smashed Potatoes
    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
  • recipe Parmesan Smashed Potatoes
    Deb Alexandria, VA 10-28-2008

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    If You're Looking for Creamy Mashed Potato Goodness

    Rated: 4 stars out of 5
    this is it! I give this four stars only because it was a bit too rich for me - the potatoes got a little lost in all the... butter and 1/2 and 1/2 so I'll use less next time. I put fresh snipped chives on top - delicious!Read more
  • recipe Parmesan Smashed Potatoes
    Cindy Ogallala, NE 10-24-2008

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    Outstanding

    Rated: 5 stars out of 5
    I used skim milk instead of cream, a little less sour cream and less parmesan cheese. And still, these smashed spuds were... fabulous!. Along with food network's "Turkey Swedish Meatballs" and my basic steamed broccoli, I had a dinner party hit. Read more
  • recipe Parmesan Smashed Potatoes
    Shaina Vermillion, SD 06-01-2008

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    Super! Duper Smashed Potatoes!

    Rated: 5 stars out of 5
    Awesome recipe I've prepared on more than one occasion. You can even let your kids smash the potatoes! Thats what I do! Oh... and it tastes great!Read more
  • recipe Parmesan Smashed Potatoes
    Laura Little Rock, AR 01-18-2008

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    Incredible!

    Rated: 5 stars out of 5
    I found a recipe similar to this one in Ina's Family Style cookbook, but minus the parmesan cheese. This will now replace my... Barefoot Contessa buttermilk mashed potato recipe. Both are good, but this one is unbeatable! I've even used a hand mixer and the potatoes turn out creamy and fluffy every time.Read more
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