Hot Potato!

There has been quite a buzz on blogs recently regarding The Pioneer Woman's Crash Hot Potatoes. I came to the conclusion that: #1) they were most likely overrated and #2) I would never bother to make them.

I was wrong. On both accounts.

I got a hell of a deal on some Yukon Gold potatoes at the farmers market last week and this recipe seemed like the perfect way to use them up. They were a perfect companion to steak and a simple arugula salad. This recipe is not only super simple, but it tastes great. It's a nice alternative to a baked potato. I'm positive I'll make these again.


For the recipe visit The Pioneer Woman. The only changes I made were that I used Yukon Gold Potatoes instead of New Potatoes and Chives instead of Rosemary.

Crash Hot Potatoes

Trish's Smashed Taters

This recipe is from my friend Trish. My husband is really picky when it comes to mashed potatoes but he loved these. I cut the recipe down because it was just the 2 of us. There aren't exact amounts... just eye ball everything

5lb bag red potatoes
1 1/2 sticks butter
4 oz cream cheese
Lowry's Seasoning Salt
Minced Garlic
Onion Powder
Green onion
Black Pepper

Partially peel potatoes, boil until soft - Drain.


Combine 1 1/2 sticks of butter, 4 oz. of cream cheese (more if desired), Lowry's seasoning salt, minced garlic, onion powder, chopped green onion, black pepper, just enough milk or cream and potatoes. Mix until it reaches desired consistency.