Smashed Potatoes

[provisions]

6
red skinned potatoes
quartered
4
tablespoons
butter
1/4
cup
half & half
2
tablespoons
crème fraiche
2
tablespoons
salt
plus more to taste
2
teaspoons
pepper
[process]: 

 In a large pan, place potatoes and enough water to cover. Add 2 T salt. Cook over medium high heat for about 20 minutes or until fork tender. Drain and place back in pan over medium heat and mash. When dry, add butter, half& half and crème fraiche. Continue mashing until desire consistency is achieved.