Description
Southern Smothered Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food, combining tender Yukon Gold potatoes with a rich, creamy sauce infused with sautéed onions and garlic. This dish promises to warm your heart and delight your taste buds, making it perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners. Each bite is a nostalgic trip down memory lane, elevating any meal with its inviting aroma and luscious texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold Potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent (about 3 minutes). Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the cubed potatoes to the skillet, stirring occasionally for about 5 minutes to allow them to absorb flavors.
- Pour in chicken broth along with salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme; mix well and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Reduce heat slightly and stir in heavy cream; simmer until potatoes are fork-tender (approximately 15 minutes).
- Serve warm with extra sauce drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (165g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg