Parmesan Smashed Potatoes

By wing118677

Ingredients

• 3 lbs red potatoes, unpeeled
• 1 T. kosher salt plus 2 tsp
• 1 1/2 cup half and half
• 1 stick unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Place the potatoes and 1 T of salt in saucepan with cold water to cover. bring to boil, lower the heat, and simmer covered for 25-35 minutes, until the potatoes are completely tender. Drain

In a saucepan, heat the half and half and butter. Transfer the potatoes to an bowl and beat with mixer 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. Fold in BY HAND the sour cream, Parmesan, the remaining salt and pepper; season to taste, and serve immediately. If the potatoes are too thick, add more hot cream and butter.