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Southern Stewed Potatoes Recipe

Old-fashioned Southern stewed potatoes simmer tender potato chunks with milk, butter, onion and a simple flour slurry. This creamy stovetop side serves six in 35 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Course Comfort Food, Old-Fashioned Recipes, Side Dish, Southern Classics, Stove-Top
Cuisine Southern American
Servings 6
Calories 242 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 7 medium potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 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
 

  • Peel and cube potatoes into 1-inch chunks. Place in a large pot and cover with water by 2 inches. Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer 10–15 minutes until fork-tender. Drain gently; do not rinse.
  • 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.
  • 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 5–10 more minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce coats the potatoes. Adjust seasoning and serve warm.

Notes

For added richness, swap half the milk with evaporated milk. Leftovers reheat well on the stove with a splash of milk.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 242kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 4.4gFat: 10.6gSaturated Fat: 5.4gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 38mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1.3g
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