Garlic-Rosemary Smashed Potatoes

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Appears in Cook's Illustrated November/December 2004

When there's no gravy and the potatoes have to stand on their own, lots of home cooks "smash" them. But good smashed potatoes are hard to find.

SERVES 4 to 6

TIME 1½ hours

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WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

For our smashed potato recipe, we were after chunks of potato bound by a rich, creamy puree. Red Bliss potatoes were the best choice for smashing, since their compact structure held up well under pressure. Wanting a tangy yet creamy substan...

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