Stewed Potatoes are a traditional Southern comfort food that has been around for hundreds of years. With just a couple ingredients, you can create this creamy nostalgic dish that's both cost effective and delicious!
Cook this with your family and keep this tradition alive and thriving.
WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS STEWED POTATOES RECIPE
- Super Simple Ingredients - This comfort food dish uses just 3 ingredients (plus salt and pepper) and has been made by grandparents (and their grandparents) for years. There is no need for additional thickeners as the starch from the potatoes thickens the mixture until you have a creamy consistency.
- Another Great Way to Use Potatoes - Potatoes are truly the most versatile vegetable on the planet. You can roast, bake, and fry potatoes, or make them into a yummy potato salad or mash. Check out this recipe for Cottage Fries that gives you crispy and fluffy fries for more ideas on how to use potatoes.
- A Traditional and Nostalgic Recipe - Many have said they grew up watching their grandparents make stewed potatoes, and we just love the memories this recipe conjures up. Some other names we've heard this recipe referred to as, are "Soupy Potatoes", "Soupy Taters", and "German Potatoes". What did your grandparents call them?
- Economical and So Easy to Make - Potatoes are one of the least expensive vegetables you can stock your pantry with and can last up to several months in a cool environment. So they are perfect to keep on hand for any occasion. And if you love potatoes as much as we do, check out this recipe for 4 Ingredient Potato Soup.
KEY INGREDIENTS IN STEWED POTATOES
Potatoes - You can use any variety of potato in this recipe but russet potatoes have the highest amount of starch, which will help in the thickening process.
Onion - Chopped onions will provide great flavor to these stewed potatoes and add a hint of sweetness. This recipe uses yellow onions, but feel free to use any you like.
If you use red onions, it may change the color of the potatoes.
Unsalted Butter - Butter adds creaminess and fat that contribute to the satiety of this dish. Unsalted is preferred so you can control the amount of saltiness.
If you use salted butter, just limit the amount of salt you add, and taste as you go.
Salt and Pepper - Salt and pepper finish of this Stewed Potatoes recipe and enhance the natural flavor of the potatoes, onions, and butter.
HOW TO MAKE STEWED POTATOES
Place the potatoes and onion into a large stock pot and add enough water to cover the potatoes.
Bring to a boil.
Lower the heat. Stirring frequently, simmer the potatoes until they are soft, and start to fall apart.
Remove the pot from the heat, and stir until the potatoes start to break apart.
Add in the butter, salt, and pepper, and stir until combined.
Serve warm.
BEST TIPS FOR STEWED POTATOES
We like to use russets, red potatoes, or Yukon’s, but you can use any variety you like.
You can use any variety of onion. We use yellow onion.
When the potatoes start to soften and break apart, the liquid in the pot will thicken. Stewed potatoes will have a similarity to a thick potato soup.
Storage Tips: You can store Stewed Potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Just warm them up in the microwave for 30 seconds at a time until heated through. You can also warm them up in a saucepan over the stove until fully heated through.
Other ways to add additional flavor to this recipe include adding bacon dripping to the potatoes, or sprinkling in fresh or dried herbs like rosemary and thyme.
Or top your stewed potatoes with shredded cheddar cheese, bacon bits, and a dollop of sour cream for loaded stewed potatoes.
If you love this recipe, try Whipped Potatoes next.
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Stewed Potatoes
Stewed Potatoes are a traditional Southern comfort food that has been around for hundreds of years. With just a couple ingredients, you can create this creamy nostalgic dish that's both cost effective and delicious!
Ingredients
- 7 medium sized potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
- ¼ cup chopped onion
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place the potatoes and onion into a large stock pot and add enough water to cover the potatoes.
- Bring to a boil.
- Lower the heat. Stirring frequently, simmer the potatoes until they are soft, and start to fall apart.
- Remove the pot from the heat, and stir until the potatoes start to break apart.
- Add in the butter, salt, and pepper, and stir until combined.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- We like to use russets, red potatoes, or Yukon’s, but you can use any variety you like.
- You can use any variety of onion. We use yellow onion.
- When the potatoes start to soften and break apart, the liquid in the pot will thicken. Stewed potatoes will have a similarity to a thick potato soup.
- Storage Tips: You can store Stewed Potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Just warm them up in the microwave for 30 seconds at a time until heated through. You can also warm them up in a saucepan over the stove until fully heated through.
- Other ways to add additional flavor to this recipe include adding bacon dripping to the potatoes, or sprinkling in fresh or dried herbs like rosemary and thyme.
- Or top your stewed potatoes with shredded cheddar cheese, bacon bits, and a dollop of sour cream for loaded stewed potatoes.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 260Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 374mgCarbohydrates: 44gFiber: 5gSugar: 3gProtein: 5g
The nutrition information for this recipe is an approximate total per serving. Please double check the nutrition information for your exact ingredients and brands.
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