Smashed Potatoes

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ULTIMATE SMASHED POTATOES

Smashed potatoes have the skins on and are a little chunkier than standard mashed potatoes.  Caramelized onions will make this familiar side dish a healthy family favorite. In addition to having fewer calories, the makeover contains 16 milligrams vitamin C and 655 milligrams potassium.

Healthier Makeover by:  Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough, chefs and co-authors of The Ultimate Potato Book, for the U.S. Potato Board. (www.ultimatecook.com) 

Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 large yellow onion, peeled, quartered and thinly sliced
  • 2 pounds small red-skin potatoes
  • 3/4 cup no-salt, fat-free chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 


    Directions:
  • 10 Ritz low-sodium crackers, crushed
  • 10 Ritz low-sodium crackers, crushed
  • Melt butter in large skillet over low heat.
  • Add onion, reduce heat to very low and cook, stirring often, until onion is golden and soft, about 45 minutes. If onion starts to brown, reduce heat further.
  • Meanwhile, place potatoes in large pot, fill with 2 inches of water and bring to a simmer over high heat.
  • Reduce heat and cook until tender when pierced with fork, about 25 minutes.
  • Drain in colander.
  • Transfer potatoes to a large bowl.
  • Scrape in contents of skillet; add broth, mustard, salt and pepper.
  • Beat with mixer at medium speed until smooth but not too creamy.
  • Serve at once. 

    Traditional: (per 5.7-ounce serving): 208 calories 
    Healthier Makeover:  (per 5.7-ounce serving): 128 calories, 2 grams total fat, 1 gram saturated fat, 261 milligrams sodium, 25 grams carbohydrate, 4 grams protein, 2 grams dietary fiber 
    Saving: 80 calories 
    Serves: 8

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