Creamed Potatoes

Name: Creamed Potatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 6 medium potatoes (2 pounds), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 3 tablespoons butter; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 cups milk; Paprika and minced fresh parsley

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Creamed potatoes are mashed potatoes' refined cousin. Perfectly cooked diced potatoes are gently tossed in a rich creamy sauce and topped with pretty paprika and bright parsley.

Ingredients

6 medium potatoes (2 pounds), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups milk
Paprika and minced fresh parsley

Directions

Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Meanwhile, in another saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
Drain potatoes and place in a large serving bowl. Add cream sauce; toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with paprika and parsley.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 243 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 495mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.

These melt-in-your-mouth potatoes, in a mild creamy sauce, complement any meat entree, and they're a pleasant change from mashed or baked. -Susan Ormond, Jamestown, North Carolina

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