Creamed Potatoes
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Creamed Potatoes
Description
This recipe begins by boiling peeled potatoes cut into one-inch pieces until fork-tender. Meanwhile, a roux is prepared by melting butter and whisking in flour, cooking briefly before gradually adding milk and cream to form a thickened white sauce. The sauce is seasoned with sugar, salt, dried dill, and black pepper for subtle herbal notes and balanced taste.
After draining the potatoes well—optionally placing peas in the strainer to thaw from residual heat—the potatoes are combined with the cream sauce, coating them evenly. The finished dish offers creamy, tender potatoes with a mild sweetness from sugar and a hint of dill, making it a pleasant and classic accompaniment to a variety of meals.
Adjust flour quantity to thin or thicken the sauce as preferred. Including peas adds a pop of color and a slight sweetness that complements the creamy texture. This side can be served warm and reheats well.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds potato peeled and chopped into 1" pieces
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups milk
- ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon dill dried
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup peas optional, frozen
Instructions
- Place potatoes in a large pot of salted water and bring to a boil. Simmer 12-14 minutes or until fork-tender.
- While potatoes are cooking, melt butter and flour over medium heat in a saucepan. Cook 2 minutes.
- Add milk and cream a little bit at a time, whisking until smooth after each addition. Stir in sugar and seasonings.
- Bring to a boil while continuing to whisk over medium heat. Let boil 1 minute or until thickened.
- Drain potatoes well and toss with cream sauce. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- For a thinner cream sauce, reduce the flour to 2 teaspoons.
- If using frozen peas, place them in the strainer before pouring the drained potatoes over them to thaw and cook gently from residual heat.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 258 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 258 | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 379mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 792mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 626IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 109mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5
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