Rustic Smashed Potatoes with Stir-Ins

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Rustic Smashed Potatoes with Stir-Ins

Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 25 minutes • Serves: 12

4 pounds Market 32 Yukon Gold potatoes (about 9 medium), unpeeled, cut into 2-inch chunks
1-1/4 cups PICS half & half
6 tablespoons PICS unsalted butter
1-1/2 teaspoons PICS kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon PICS ground black pepper

1. In large covered saucepot, heat potatoes and enough salted water to cover to a boil over high heat; simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes or until potatoes are very tender. Drain potatoes well.

2. In same saucepot, heat half and half, butter, salt, pepper and stir-in of choice, if using, to a simmer over medium heat. Return potatoes to saucepot; with potato masher, mash potatoes until they are slightly chunky. Heat over medium heat 5 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally; add stir-in of choice and stir until incorporated. Makes about 10 cups.


Approximate nutritional values per serving (3/4 cup):
183 Calories, 9g Fat (5g Saturated), 24mg Cholesterol, 299mg Sodium,
26g Carbohydrates, 2g Fiber, 2g Sugars, 0g Added Sugars, 3g Protein

Stir-Ins:

Cheddar, Bacon & Green Onion Stir-In
For this stir-in, add the following ingredients:
1 package (8 ounces) finely shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (2 cups)
6 green onions, thinly sliced (about 3/4 cup)
5 slices smoked bacon, cooked and crumbled (about 2/3 cup)


Approximate nutritional values per serving: 86 Calories, 7g Fat (4g Saturated),
20mg Cholesterol, 151mg Sodium, 2g Carbohydrates, 0g Fiber, 0g Sugars, 0g Added Sugars, 5g Protein

Grainy Mustard & Rosemary Stir-In
For this stir-in, add the following ingredients:
1/2 cup whole grain mustard
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped rosemary leaves

Approximate nutritional values per serving: 10 Calories, 0g Fat (0g Saturated),
0mg Cholesterol, 160mg Sodium, 0g Carbohydrates, 0g Fiber, 0g Sugars, 0g Added Sugars, 0g Protein

Roasted Garlic-Chive Stir-In
4 heads garlic
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 packages (2/3 ounce each) fresh chives, chopped (about 1/2 cup)

1. Preheat oven to 400°. With serrated knife, cut 1/2 inch from top of each head of garlic to expose top of cloves; discard tops. Place garlic, cut side up, on sheet of aluminum foil; drizzle oil over cut side of garlic. Wrap foil tightly around garlic; roast 45 minutes or until cloves are very soft. Carefully open foil; when cool enough to handle, squeeze each garlic clove out of its skin and coarsely chop.


Approximate nutritional values per serving: 24 Calories, 1g Fat (0g Saturated),
0mg Cholesterol, 2mg Sodium, 4g Carbohydrates, 0g Fiber, 0g Sugars, 0g Added Sugars, 1g Protein