Description
Creamy Southern Stewed Potatoes whisper comfort and nostalgia from grandmother’s kitchen. Silky potato chunks simmered in rich milk gravy promise a warm embrace of hearty home cooking you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 7 potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes
Dairy and Fat:
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) butter
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) bacon grease (optional for more flavor)
- ½ cup (120 ml) milk
Thickening and Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons (15 g) flour
- ½ cup (120 ml) water
- Onion flakes (a pinch, optional)
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Peel and dice potatoes into 1-inch (2.5 centimeters) cubes, placing them in a large pot. Cover with cold water and add a pinch of salt. Bring to a rolling boil and cook for 10-15 minutes until potatoes become tender and can be easily pierced with a fork. Carefully drain the potatoes in a colander.
- Return the empty pot to medium heat and melt butter until it becomes smooth and slightly bubbly. If desired, incorporate bacon grease for enhanced flavor depth. Sprinkle dried onion flakes and flour into the melted butter, stirring continuously for approximately 60 seconds to develop a smooth roux.
- Gradually introduce milk and water into the roux, whisking consistently to prevent lumps from forming. Allow the mixture to simmer gently for 2-3 minutes, watching as it gradually thickens and becomes creamy.
- Gently fold the cooked potato cubes back into the sauce, ensuring each piece is evenly coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste. If the sauce appears too thick, incrementally add milk or water to achieve desired consistency.
- Reduce heat to low and let the potatoes simmer for an additional 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and promote flavor melding. Serve hot as a comforting side dish.
Notes
- Prep early by having all ingredients measured and ready to streamline cooking process.
- Potato selection matters most, choosing waxy varieties like Yukon Gold ensures creamy, smooth texture.
- Keep milk and water temperatures consistent to prevent sauce from separating during cooking.
- Customize seasoning by adding fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary for elevated flavor profile.
- Leftover stewed potatoes reheat wonderfully when stored in airtight container within refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 203 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg