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V's Fried Mashed Potatoes Recipe

V's Fried Mashed Potatoes Recipe features fluffy red potatoes mashed right in the skillet, then pan-fried in butter and olive oil until the edges turn golden and crunchy. Each bite balances buttery richness with a hint of garlic and plenty of crisp bits folded throughout. Serve as a cozy side for weeknight dinners or alongside roasted meats.

  • Prep5 mins
  • Cook25 mins
  • Serves4
  • DifficultyEasy
V's Fried Mashed Potatoes Recipe
  1. 1

    Put the potatoes in a large pot and cover them with salted water. Season the water with garlic powder and bring it to a boil. Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and move the potatoes to a large skillet over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Mash the potatoes in the hot skillet and add the butter and garlic powder. Shape the mashed potatoes into a large patty and coat the edges with olive oil, letting the oil run underneath the patty. Cook until the bottom turns golden brown, 5 to 10 minutes. Break up the patty with a wooden spoon and fold the crisp bottom through the potatoes. Repeat browning the bottom and folding it into the mashed potatoes.