Description
Homemade creamed potatoes bring comfort and classic simplicity to dinner tables across America. Silky potato perfection blends rich dairy and hearty spuds, creating a soul-warming side dish that delights your senses and satisfies deeply.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 lbs (907 grams) Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 1/2 cups (360 milliliters) milk (or half-and-half)
Seasoning and Spices:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
Optional Add-ins:
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) green peas (optional)
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare potatoes by cutting into uniform cubes, ensuring even cooking and consistent texture.
- Place potato chunks in a spacious pot, covering completely with cold water and sprinkling salt for flavor enhancement.
- Heat water to a rolling boil over high flame, then reduce to medium-high and simmer for 12-14 minutes until potatoes yield easily when pierced with a fork.
- Drain potatoes thoroughly in a colander, allowing excess moisture to evaporate and prevent watery sauce.
- Select a heavy-bottomed skillet and melt butter over medium heat, creating a golden base for the creamy sauce.
- Sprinkle flour into melted butter, whisking continuously for approximately 60 seconds to eliminate raw flour taste and create a smooth roux.
- Gradually stream milk into the roux, maintaining constant whisking to prevent lumps and achieve a silky, uniform consistency.
- Continue stirring sauce until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Season sauce with salt, freshly ground black pepper, and garlic powder, adjusting to personal taste preferences.
- Gently fold cooked potatoes into the velvety sauce, ensuring each piece is luxuriously coated.
- If desired, incorporate green peas for added color and nutritional variety.
- Remove from heat, garnish with finely chopped fresh parsley, and serve immediately while sauce remains warm and potatoes steaming.
Notes
- Ensure potatoes are cut into uniform cubes for even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Consider using heavy cream instead of milk for a richer, more luxurious sauce that adds depth and creaminess to the potatoes.
- For a healthier version, substitute butter with olive oil and use low-fat milk or Greek yogurt to reduce calories while maintaining a creamy consistency.
- Add extra flavor by incorporating herbs like thyme or rosemary into the sauce, or sprinkle crispy bacon bits on top for a savory crunch that elevates the classic recipe.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg