To begin this post, let’s set politics aside and agree, right now, that it makes no difference whether we use the term smashed or mashed when it comes to flattened potatoes. Vocabulary aside, the end state of the potatoes in question remains constant, so smashed and mashed aside, they achieve the same thing. I suppose it simply depends on how violent an approach you like to take with spuds.
I like to think that anyone relatively sane enjoys mashed potatoes, which is why I made them the focus of today’s post. But, instead of regular mashed potatoes (which are delicious, by the way), I thought it might be fun to offer up a recipe for some boujee mashed potatoes, if you will – more specifically, Bacon-Gruyere Smashed Potatoes from tasteofhome.com. These look and sound as though they will blow your tits clean off, so let’s get into the recipe, shall we?
“Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup butter, divided
- 3 large sweet onions, halved and thinly sliced
- 1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
- 3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
- 3 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 3-1/2 pounds medium red potatoes, halved
- 1 cup 2% milk
- 10 slices bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded Gruyere or white cheddar cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley, optional
“Directions:
- In a large skillet, heat 1/4 cup butter over medium-high heat. Add onions, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; cook and stir 8-10 minutes or until softened. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 40-50 minutes or until deep golden brown, stirring occasionally and stirring in thyme during last 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place potatoes in a 6-qt stockpot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, 20-25 minutes or until tender. Drain; return to pan. Add milk and remaining butter, salt and pepper. Coarsely mash potatoes with a masher, leaving small chunks. Stir in bacon and onions; sprinkle with cheese. Let stand, covered, until cheese melts. If desired, sprinkle with parsley,” the recipe states.
Enjoy this for dinner tonight, my friends.
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