Smashed Potatoes with Bacon and Parsley

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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

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WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

For our smashed potato recipe, we were after chunks of 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 substance that...

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