This is what I was able to muster together from the fridge: red skin potatoes that were going to go bad in about 30 seconds, a mammoth garlic clove, some chicken base, and unsalted butter. I brought the chicken base into the picture because I didn't have any milk or sour cream to add. Chicken, beef, and vegetable stocks add flavor to anything. |
Since I wasn't peeling these puppies, I decided to give them a nice washing. I am from the school of "dirt don't hurt" so just do your best here. Discard any suspect looking taters. |
Quarter the potatoes so they cook faster. I am impatient. |
Melt the unsalted butter and throw in the chopped garlic. Mmmmm it smells SO good. |
The container of chicken base says 2 teaspoons per one cup of water. This looks like 2 teaspoons ish to me. |
Stir all the flavor together over medium heat. |
Turn the heat up to high and stir the potatoes for about 30 seconds or so. Add about a cup of water. |
Now the potatoes are happy. They are sitting in a lovely bath of yumminess. |
These are looking gooooood. They need a little more time, so I added some more water and decided to check my fridge again for other things to throw in this random pot of love. |
Give the potatoes a little test smush (not the Jersey Shore kind). These are perfectly tender. They took a total of about 20 minutes to simmer. |
They should look like this. Just....like....this. Pure pillowy potato heaven. |
Did you think I forgot the cheese?! Never. Throw it in. |
Ok now for the last minute secret surprise. Some homemade ranch dressing. |
Now, some would say you only need a fork. Not me. Oh, no. More is better. Especially when you are talking about creamy goodness. |
Who do I think I am? Really. |
Only I'd make this and call it a meal. So delicious. Trust me. |
Parmesan Smashed Potatoes Recipe
3 lbs Red Skin Potatoes
1-2 Garlic Cloves
2 tsp of Chicken Base (without MSG)
2 Tbs of Unsalted Butter
1 Cup of Water
3/4 Cup of Shredded Parmesan Cheese
1/2 Cup of Homemade Ranch Dressing
Wash and quarter potatoes. Melt unsalted butter over medium high heat. Add chopped garlic and chicken base. Add potatoes to skilled and stir - coating potatoes with flavor. Turn heat up to high and add water. Cover and let simmer for 15-20 mins. Check potatoes periodically and add water a little at a time, as needed. Once fork tender, smash potatoes and add parmesan cheese and ranch dressing. Drizzle with a little more ranch and enjoy!
Jaisa-love it! I did something similar the other day and ended up with scalloped potatoes and ate them for at least three meals....love you!
ReplyDeleteAwesome!! I love scalloped potatoes. I love any potato actually. YUM. I'm going to make your yummy Oreo truffles soon :) xoxoxo
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