The countdown to the Most Wonderful Time of the Year has begun, and to start the celebration, I have for you the most wonderful side ever: my Masala Smashed Potatoes. Smashed spuds are one of the easiest, and most delicious ways, to eat potatoes. And they can send the most die-hard carb-hater into raptures: they are creamy and soft on the inside and crackly and crisp on the outside. Top them with some garlicky, spicy goodness, and they are elevated to a whole new level of sublime. I made these Masala Smashed Potatoes for one of our Thanksgiving sides this year, and they were quite a hit. Neither the adult nor the child could get enough. Desi, who exhibits an annoying indifference toward potatoes (that’s not normal, is it?), was all over them, and Jay loved the name too– smashed potatoes, isn’t that just the kind of name a kid would love? “That’s a very funny way to make a dish, mom,” he told me approvingly. Even better, they are incredibly easy to make: all you do is boil the potatoes, smash ’em, and bake ’em. So go on, wouldn’t you rather sink your teeth into a crispy, golden spud than elbow an overbearing crowd of shoppers at the mall today? Jay’s here next to me and his mouth’s watering just looking at the photos, so I am going to go, bake up another batch right now. Check to get new recipe updates by email.
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