Bon Appetit/February 2006

Smashed Red Potatoes with Bay Leaves

Servings Preparation Time Cooking Time Calories Saturated Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
6


INGREDIENTS:
2 pounds baby red-skinned potatoes (about 1 inch in diameter) 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter 2 tablespoons olive oil
3 small bay leaves



1 Cook potatoes in large saucepan of boiling salted water until almost tender, about 15 minutes. Drain. Melt butter with olive oil in same pan over medium heat; add potatoes and bay leaves. Saute until coated, slightly crushing each potato with wooden spoon, about 5 minutes. Transfer to shallow baking dish. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
2 Preheat oven to 450 F. Roast potatoes until tender and beginning to crisp, about 20 minutes. Serve hot.

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