Junior League Ancho Bock Beer Smashed Potatoes Recipes

SMASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Put the potatoes in a pan and cover with cold water. Place over medium heat and bring to the boil. Simmer until fork-tender, 20 to 25 minutes, then drain.
• Smash the potatoes with a potato smasher for a minute or so to break them down a little. Add the butter, sour cream and heavy cream, then mix thoroughly. Stir in the bacon, green onions and grated cheese. Season to taste. Serve hot, topped with some extra green onions for garnish.

PERFECT SMASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Put 1 3/4 pounds baby potatoes in a pot and cover with water. Add 2 bay leaves, 2 garlic cloves and a big pinch of salt; bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain, discarding the bay leaves and garlic. Toss the potatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil, transfer to a baking sheet and smash with a spatula or measuring cup. Drizzle with more olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Broil, turning, until crisp and golden, 15 to 20 minutes.

JUNIOR LEAGUE - ANCHO BOCK BEER SMASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Combine peppers with enough water to cover. Let soften, drain. Chop chilies, discarding seeds, stem, membranes. Process chiles with 1/2 cup water in blender until pureed, adding water as needed.
• Combine potatoes with enough water to cover in a saucepan. Bring to boil, boil until tender, drain.
• Beat potatoes until smooth. Add butter , heavy cream, beer, salt, ancho paste; beating constantly until creamy. Add salt if needed.