Garlic Smashed Potatoes Recipes
Here are a few suggestions for 'switching-up' this old favourite:
Garlic Smashed Potatoes with Cream Cheese
I threw this one together with leftover potatoes while making my Bacon, Cheese and Potato Pie:
- Use just enough water to cover the potatoes, and throw in a couple tablespoons of finely chopped garlic, a bit of finely chopped onion, salt and black pepper; boil until just soft
- Use a small strainer to drain the potatoes
- Mash potatos down just to break them up a bit
- Add a dollop of butter and a cup or so of cream cheese
- Add fresh ground black pepper and salt to taste
- Hand mash and mix until mixture is nice and creamy, adding more cream cheese if desired
Roasted Garlic Smashed Potatoes
Tip:
Garlic Smashed Potatoes make a great top layer for a Shepherds Pie
- Rub a whole garlic bud with a bit of olive oil, wrap in foil and bake in 350 degree oven 20 minutes or until soft
- Break up your cooked potatoes, mash your usual way or use cream cheese as above
- Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of the skins into the potatoes
- Add salt and pepper to taste
- Mash until you have the desired creaminess
Brie and Garlic Mashed Potatoes - try this extra creamy variation
Garlic Smashed Potatoes are a nice variation on your typical mashed potato side dish for special occasions.
Use garlic smashed potatoes for your Shepherds Pie topping: spread the potatoes over the top of your beef mixture, top it off with some fresh grated parmesan cheese, dollop with a couple pads of butter and return the Shepherds Pie to the oven to brown for about 10 to 15 minutes.
