Description
Southern Stewed Potatoes is a comforting and classic dish that features tender potatoes in a creamy, flavorful sauce. This recipe is easy to prepare and perfect for a cozy family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 7 medium potatoes (peeled and cubed)
Sauce:
- 3 tbsp butter
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup water
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1 pinch dried onion flakes (or a few tablespoons finely diced onion)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 2 tbsp bacon grease (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Potatoes: Peel and cube potatoes into 1-inch chunks. Place in a large pot and cover with water by 2 inches. Bring to a boil.
- Cook Potatoes: Reduce heat and simmer 10–15 minutes until fork-tender. Drain gently; do not rinse.
- Make Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk flour and ½ cup water until smooth. Return drained potatoes to pot and stir in the flour mixture. Simmer on low for 2–3 minutes to thicken.
- Finish Dish: Add milk and butter, stirring gently to combine. Add onion flakes, salt, and pepper to taste. Optional: stir in bacon grease for extra flavor.
- Simmer and Serve: Simmer 5–10 more minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce coats the potatoes. Adjust seasoning and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Southern Stewed Potatoes, Stewed Potatoes Recipe, Southern Comfort Food
