Stewed Potatoes

Name: Stewed Potatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: about 10 servings
Ingredients: 6 medium Russet potatoes (about 3 pounds), peeled and cubed; 2 tablespoons dried minced onion; 1-1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 4 tablespoons butter

Total Time Prep: 10 mins. Cook: 30 mins.

Yield about 10 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Unless you're from the Southern half of the United States, you may not be familiar with stewed potatoes. This hearty side dish is Southern comfort food at its most basic—simple, flavorful and rooted in tradition.

Ingredients

6 medium Russet potatoes (about 3 pounds), peeled and cubed
2 tablespoons dried minced onion
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 tablespoons butter

Directions

Place potatoes in a large stock pot. Fill pot with cold water until potatoes are just covered. Bring to a simmer. Stir in onion, salt, garlic powder and pepper. Cover; cook until potatoes are very tender and liquid has reduced by half, 30-35 minutes. Add butter, slightly mash into potatoes. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts

2/3 cup: 144 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 399mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein.

I grew up on this hearty southern comfort food at its most basic—simple, flavorful and rooted in tradition. This recipe has been passed down from generation to generation, and it will go on to the next. Serve as side dish or as a main dish with cornbread. So good! —Wendy Blurton, Humboldt, Tennessee

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