Fried Smashed Potatoes

Total time: 35 minutes
     Boiled potatoes, smashed and fried in butter and olive oil.... A bit of salt and pepper, nothing more...  These are meant to be rough, big chunks mixed with small bits, and brown. 

 Ingredients:

• 2 medium potatoes
• 2 tsp butter
• 2 tsp olive oil - optional

 Instructions:

• Cut potatoes into large chunks and cook in rapidly boiling water until tender, about 15 minutes. 
• Cover the pot to start, then partially remove to prevent boiling over.  When done, drain. 
• Heat butter in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.  Add potatoes, and roughly smash down with the back of a large spoon or spatula.
• Leave, undisturbed, 5 - 7 minutes, until browning nicely.
• With spatula, lift up in sections, turn and smash down again. 
• Leave for 4 - 5 minutes and repeat. 
• Drizzle with olive oil if you like, and leave for 5 minutes longer. 
• Add salt and pepper, remove and serve.