Smoky Smashed Potatoes
August 13, 2008 by Marye Audet
Filed under challenges
Mmm..Smoky Smashed Potatoes. Sounds like a perfect dish for the infamous monthly event, Potato Ho Down. Leave it to Cathy to come up with something …errr…unusual for an event name.
we had these the other night with grilled pork chops and tomato vinaigrette with frise lettuce. I promise you it was so good that I can’t remember whether or not I had dessert!
Try to use organics with this. Potato skins are left on and they have a lot of toxin residues if they are not organic.
I should remind you that according to the rules of the event these should be named Duchess Grace’s-
Smoky Smashed Potatoes
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4-5 lbs organic potatoes, washed and cut into fourths. Do not peel.
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8 ozs cream cheese, cut in chunks
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salt / pepper to taste
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1 cup half and half
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1 teaspoon or more chipotle
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1 tablespoon Mexican seasoning (or taco seasoning)
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2 cloves garlic, chopped
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1 onion, chopped
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1 tablespoon liquid smoke
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1 cup Monterey jack cheese, shredded
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Put the potatoes, onion, and garlic in a large saucepan. Barely cover with water and bring to a boil.
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Simmer until potatoes are very tender, drain.
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Add cream cheese, half and half, chipotle, seasonings, and liquid smoke.
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Smash with a potato masher until well blended but potatoes are somewhat chunky..they should not be totally smooth. Stir in Monterey Jack cheese until well blended. Check seasonings and adjust.
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Serves 8 to 10.
For more potato recipes be sure to check out the round up, hosted this month by Krysta of Evil Chef Mom.
Image:Marye Audet
Hey, what a great idea Marye! I love it! Clever entry with the Mexican spice additions.
That sounds like a great idea! I’ll have to try this ASAP!
Cathy- so have you figured out I really like Mexican food?
TOny, let me know how you like it…
Oh, this looks sooooooo good!
Oh yeah it is.
Please, some information for the dumb Austrians here – “half and half” is milk, isn’t it?
It sounds delicious although I’ll have to try it without the liquid smoke – we don’t have it over here. But honestly, it sounds a little weird anyways. LIQUID smoke? Brrrr! 
I enjoy your blog a lot, it makes me droooooool all over my desk. Keep going – as I keep going copying your recipes! Thanks so much!
yay Evi! Someone else who didn’t understand half and half! Marye explained when I asked earlier (for the chocolate pudding) that it’s half cream and half milk. Do I have that right Marye?
And we don’t have liquid smoke in South Africa either! Going to have to put it on my mother’s shopping list for when she goes to visit my brother in Philadelphia for Thanksgiving!
so half whipping-cream and half milk – I would have been soooo wrong and had ended up with potato-smoke-soup…
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And a great weekend (it’s a holiday tomorrow for us, yeah!)!
Thanks for the help, lynne – marye, seems your blog is self-maintaining (do you say so?)
South Africa, wow! My sister was there in spring, she was so fascinated by the vegetation and landscape – the pictures were great!
So happy baking and cooking – whereever, whenever!
Marye, I love potatoes in any way shape or form. I will positively have to give these a try!!
Evi- yes, half and half is half heavy cream half milk..you can also use all cream or all milk, altho the latter will be less rich. I am so pleased that you like the blog!
Liquid smoke is a smoke flavoring in liquid form..I am not sure what you could substitute for it? It makes things taste as if they came right off the camp fire!
Lynne- thank you for answering Evi! Wow! I appreciate when there are lots of comments and interaction!
Marie- so good to see you! These are fantastic..I love them.
Do I see chipotle in there Marye:D
Why Valli, I believe you do.
Wow, this sounds so good! I’ve bookmarked it to make as soon as I can!
Mrs. L..thanks for stopping by!
where could one purchase liquid smoke in south africa ?
I’ve never seen it anywhere here, Andre. I’ve been looking out for it ever since I saw it mentioned here. Sounds scrumptuous… There’s a whole new importing opportunity for someone!
(Hope you don’t mind me butting in an replying, Marye!)
oh dear, just realised that this is the second time I’ve answered someone who commented on this posting. Sorry… I’m not usually so pushy!
and I got my blog name wrong. Sorry… maybe you should just delete these replies when you moderate this, Marye
LOL Lynne!
No problem..I published all your comments because you are so sweet!
You can get it on Amazon..just do a search for liquid smoke.
thanks Marye! I feel better now.
I’m not usually described as “sweet”, but it’s quite a cool feeling!
Ah..well…I am NEVER described that way so it may be a matter of perception