Sour Cream Smashed Potatoes

 In a hurry for a delicious side dish?  These mashed potatoes are quick and easy; no peeling required.  Sprinkle with a little fresh herbs if you have parsley or thyme.  The taste of real potatoes and butter make these extra special.                

Sour Cream Smashed Potatoes

  8         Ounces  Russet Potatoes

     1/4  Cup  Sour Cream

  1         Tablespoon  Butter

Dice unpeeled potato about 1/2" cubes.  Place in saucepan, cover with water.

Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cover; cook 16 minutes.  Check for doneness with a fork.

Drain and place butter in pan and return to heat to melt.  Remove from heat, add hot potatoes and sour cream.

Mash lightly with a hand masher and serve on warm plates as a side dish.

2 Servings

Per Serving: 202 Calories; 12g Fat (51.7% calories from fat); 3g Protein; 22g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 28mg Cholesterol; 81mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 1 1/2 Grain(Starch); 0 Non-Fat Milk; 2 1/2 Fat.