Garlic Artichoke Smashed Potatoes

Keee's Note:

From Home Made Simple; to be served with Herbed Lemon Chicken Skewers.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 4

Yield: 4.0

• 1 ½ lbs petite yukon gold potatoes , OR
• 1 ½ lbs petite baby red potatoes , OR
• 1 ½ lbs petite fingerling potatoes
• 1 (15 ounce) can quartered artichoke hearts , drained and roughly chopped
• ½ cup half & half light cream
• 1 cup unsalted butter , divided
• 1 tablespoon garlic , minced
• ¼ cup parsley , finely chopped and divided
• salt and pepper , to taste

Directions:

1. Place scrubbed, skin-on potatoes in a large pot and cover with water.
2. Bring water to a boil and cook approximately 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
3. Remove from heat, strain and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
4. Combine artichokes, half and half, 1/2 of the butter (4 tbs), and garlic in a small bowl. Microwave for about 3 minutes until butter is softened. Stir together with salt and pepper.
5. Add artichoke mixture and 1/2 of the chopped parsely to potatoes and mash together.
6. Melt remaining 1/2 stick of butter and drizzle lightly over each serving. Dust with remaining chopped parsely.