"This recipe
was given to me by my sister in Ohio. She fixed this off the
top of her head one evening as she was in a hurry. Her family
sure does love them and my retiree group does, too." - Submitted
by Pat M. of Pensacola, Florida USA.
Smashed Potatoes
with Onion and Garlic
4 very large baking potatoes
1 onion, chopped coarsely
3 teaspoons chopped garlic (I use ready-chopped garlic in a jar)*
2 1/2 sticks (1 1/4 cups) margarine or butter
- Scrub potatoes and cut into 1-inch chunks.
Cover with water and cook until tender.
- Remove from heat and drain all but about
3/4 cup of water. You can drain more and replace it with 1/2
cup milk.
- While potatoes are cooking saute chopped
onion and garlic in 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) margarine until onions
are clear.
- Smash potatoes coarsely with a wire whisk.
- Add the 2 sticks (1 cup) of margarine
and then add cooked onions and garlic, salt and pepper to taste.
Mix well. Serve hot. If you have any left over they are very
tasty the next day. Enjoy!!!
Makes 8 servings.
OPTIONAL: To make a little different taste
add 8 ounces of sour cream instead of milk.