Mary Berry’s Crushed New Potatoes is made with new potatoes, olive oil, spring onions, and pitted black olives. This easy crushed potatoes recipe creates a tasty side dish that takes about 20 minutes to prepare and can serve up to 4 people.
Ingredients Needed
- 1kg / 2.2 lbs new potatoes, peeled or scrubbed
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 spring onions, sliced
- A handful of pitted black olives, chopped
- Salt, to taste
How To Make Crushed New Potatoes
- Cook the potatoes in boiling salted water for about 15 minutes or until completely cooked through. Peeling the potatoes isn’t essential but gives a smoother finish.
- Drain the potatoes, then tip them into a bowl. Crush them gently with the olive oil until broken but not fully mashed.
- Stir through the sliced spring onions and chopped olives.
- Season to taste with salt and serve.

Recipe Tips
- Don’t overcook the potatoes – Boil them just until they are tender. Overcooking can make them too mushy.
- Crush gently – Use a fork or potato masher to lightly break the potatoes, but don’t mash them completely. You want texture.
- Use good-quality olives – Pick black olives with a strong flavor to enhance the dish.
- Slice spring onions finely – Thin slices will blend better into the potatoes without overpowering them.
- Season well – Taste before serving and adjust the salt and pepper for the best flavor.
How To Store And Reheat Leftovers?
- Refrigerate: Let the leftover crushed new potatoes cool to room temperature. Then, transfer them to an airtight container and refrigerate. They will keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheat: Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Spread the crushed potatoes on a baking sheet and heat for about 10-15 minutes until warmed through.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 cup (about 150g)
- Calories: 105
- Total Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 20mg
- Potassium: 620mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 24g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.6g
- Sugars: 1.5g
- Protein: 2.6g
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- Mary Berry Christmas Gravy
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Mary Berry Crushed New Potatoes
Description
Mary Berry’s Crushed New Potatoes is made with new potatoes, olive oil, spring onions, and pitted black olives. This easy crushed potatoes recipe creates a tasty side dish that takes about 20 minutes to prepare and can serve up to 4 people.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Cook the potatoes in boiling salted water for about 15 minutes or until completely cooked through. Peeling the potatoes isn’t essential but gives a smoother finish.
- Drain the potatoes, then tip them into a bowl. Crush them gently with the olive oil until broken but not fully mashed.
- Stir through the sliced spring onions and chopped olives.
- Season to taste with salt and serve.
Notes
- Don’t overcook the potatoes – Boil them just until they are tender. Overcooking can make them too mushy.
- Crush gently – Use a fork or potato masher to lightly break the potatoes, but don’t mash them completely. You want texture.
- Slice spring onions finely – Thin slices will blend better into the potatoes without overpowering them.
- Season well – Taste before serving and adjust the salt and pepper for the best flavor.
Mary Berry Crushed New Potatoes