Parsley Smashed Potatoes

Name: Parsley Smashed Potatoes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 20 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 16 small red potatoes (about 2 pounds); 1 celery rib, sliced; 1 medium carrot, sliced; 1/4 cup finely chopped onion; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley; 1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided; 1 teaspoon pepper, divided; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; Additional minced fresh parsley

I love potatoes but can't stand the work involved in making mashed potatoes from scratch. I came up with this simple side dish that was made even easier thanks to my slow cooker. The best part is I can use the leftover broth for soup the next day! —Katie Hagy, Blacksburg, South Carolina

Ingredients

16 small red potatoes (about 2 pounds)
1 celery rib, sliced
1 medium carrot, sliced
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
1 teaspoon pepper, divided
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons butter, melted
Additional minced fresh parsley

Directions

Place potatoes, celery, carrot and onion in a 4-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, mix broth, parsley, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and garlic; pour over vegetables. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until potatoes are tender.
Transfer potatoes from slow cooker to a 15x10x1-in. pan; discard cooking liquid and vegetables. Using the bottom of a measuring cup, flatten potatoes slightly. Transfer to a large bowl; drizzle with butter. Sprinkle with remaining salt and pepper; toss to coat. Sprinkle with additional parsley.

Nutrition Facts

2 smashed potatoes: 114 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 190mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Smashed Potatoes in Taste of Home Everyday Slow Cooker & One Dish Recipes 2014