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Creamed Potatoes
Creamed Potatoes are an old-fashioned comfort food favorite. Served with peas or without, they are tasty and perfectly suited to all kinds of add-ins like cheese or bacon.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 258 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 pounds potatoes 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 dried dill
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup frozen peas optional
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.
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Notes
- For a thinner sauce, reduce the flour to 2 teaspoons.
- If using peas, place them in the bottom of the strainer and pour potatoes over them to drain. The heat from the potatoes will thaw/cook them enough.
Nutrition Information
Calories
258
(13%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
32mg
(11%)
Sodium
379mg
(16%)
Potassium
792mg
(23%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
626IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Calcium
109mg
(11%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 258
% 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.