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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (478g) Recipe makes 4 servings
Calories 474
Calories from Fat 206		(43%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 23.0g	35%
	Saturated Fat 11.1g	55%
	Monounsaturated Fat 8.2g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 1.9g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 40mg		13%
Sodium 433mg		18%
Potassium 1489mg		42%
Total Carbohydrate 56.8g		18%
	Dietary Fiber 7.0g	28%
	Sugars 4.2g
Protein 12.0g		23%
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Blt Smashed Potatoes

Recipe #97375 | 30 min | 15 min prep | add private note

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By: Joanne Bryant
Aug 9, 2004

I was wandering through the Food Network website and found this recipe in a Rachael Ray episode. It sounded really good and I thought I could tweek it a bit to make it a bit more diet friendly. BLT stands for bacon, leeks and tomatoes.

SERVES 4 -6 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

2 1/2 lbs small red potatoes
1 leek, trimmed of rough tops
4 slices of thick smokey bacon, chopped or 1/4 cup bacon bit
1 cup chicken broth
1 ripe tomato, seeded and chopped
salt and pepper
1 cup sour cream, to pass at the table

Directions

1
Cut larger potatoes in half, leave very small ones whole and place in pot.
2
Cover with water, bring to a boil and cook 12-15 minutes until potatotes are tender.
3
Cut leek in half lengthwise and chop into 1/2" pieces.
4
Place in sink full of water and separate pieces to release all dirt, drain in a colander.
5
Saute bacon until crisp and without draining, add leaks and saute until tender.
6
If you are using bacon bits instead of bacon add them in Step 9 and saute the leeks in 1/4 cup broth.
7
Drain potatoes, smash them in their skins with a potato masher.
8
Add chicken broth and blend thoroughly.
9
Add bacon (or bacon bits), leeks and tomatoes and blend.
10
Salt and pepper to taste.
11
Serve warm and pass sour cream.

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From: Charsyjayne

On Feb 8, 2008

This was really good. I used turkey bacon and roma tomatoes (cheaper). Will make again.

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From: bonjovi4ever

On May 12, 2007

I have made this in the past, and boy was it a hit. I thought it had a real good flavor. The pepper and seasoning salt does help out alot.

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From: Minxkat1

On Mar 14, 2005

I made this for dinner tonight, along with her Marinated Grilled Flank Steak and broccoli I roasted with garlic and about 1/4 cup soy sauce. The potatoes were absolutely delicious. I had never tried leeks before, and was pleasantly surprised at the subtle onion / garlic flavour they added to the potatoes. I also added black pepper and seasoning salt at the end to taste, found it gave it a little extra flavor boost.

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From: OhMyStars!

On Aug 14, 2004

Very easy to prepare, I love the idea of using chicken broth for the liquid, but it still seemed a bit bland to me. I may not have chopped the bacon into small enough pieces. The tomatoes do add an extra flair and I will fix it again, but I think I'll play with it a bit. Thanks for sharing.

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