How to Cook Smothered Potatoes

Smothered Potatoes

Smothered Potatoes are a delicious dish widely enjoyed as an appetizer or a side dish. The dish is super easy to make and offers delicious flavors. Potatoes are among the most widely loved vegetables, and smothered potatoes take the humble vegetable to the next level. It is super easy to make, and the flavors are on the spot. So if you are wondering how to cook smothered potatoes… read ahead and find out.

 

What are Smothered Potatoes?

Smothered potatoes are a popular Southern American dish with sliced or diced potatoes cooked low and slow in a savory, creamy sauce. The sauce typically consists of onions, garlic, chicken broth, heavy cream, and cheese. The potatoes are simmered in the sauce until tender and infused with flavor.

Smothered potatoes can be served as a side dish or as a main dish, and they are often accompanied by other Southern comfort foods such as fried chicken, collard greens, or black-eyed peas. The dish has its roots in Southern cuisine and is a popular comfort food in the region.

 

Different Ways of Cooking Smothered Potatoes

There are two main ways you can cook smothered potatoes. These are:

  • Stovetop: The easiest way to cook smothered potatoes is in a skillet over the stovetop. It is a convenient and effortless way to cook smothered potatoes.
  • Oven: some people prefer to cook smothered potatoes in the oven. Once you have cooked all the ingredients, pour the stock and resume the remaining cook in the oven. It is a good option when you have to make smothered potatoes in large batches.

 

Tips to Remember

Here are a few points you should keep in mind when making smothered potatoes:

  • Slice potatoes into equal slices so that they cook evenly. You can also dice potatoes instead of slicing them.
  • If you don’t have stock, use water.
  • You can add spices like cayenne, red chili flakes, etc. Adding dried or fresh herbs is also a good option.
  • Although Yukon gold potatoes are a good choice for this dish, if you can’t find them, use other varieties like russet potatoes or red potatoes.
  • If you feel the potatoes will stick to the pan, toss them gently in all-purpose flour before frying them.

 

Variation Ideas

There are a few ways you make add ingredients to smothered potatoes and make the dish more flavorsome. You can customize the dish according to your liking. Here are a few ingredients you should try:

  • Vegetables: Try adding more vegetables like leafy greens (spinach, collard greens, kale), squash, etc. It will not just add texture to the dish but also make it healthier.
  • Meat: adding sausages or ground beef is also a great addition to this dish. It not just adds flavor but makes it more wholesome.
  • Mushrooms: Mushrooms are also a great addition to smothered potatoes. You can add sautéed white button mushrooms or Portobello mushrooms to smothered potatoes.
  • Cheese: Adding cheese to smothered potatoes makes them cheesy and tasteful. Add mozzarella cheese, cheddar, or parmesan cheese to the smothered potatoes.
  • Heavy cream/milk: Adding heavy cream or milk instead of vegetable stock makes the dish creamier.
  • Spices: Add more flavor to smothered potatoes by adding spices. Add Cajun seasoning, red chili flakes, cumin, etc.

 

What to Serve with Smothered Potatoes

Here are a few ideas on what to serve with this dish:

  • Breakfast: Smothered potatoes are a great breakfast or brunch dish. You can serve it with scrambled eggs and sausages. It is a good choice when you have to enjoy a wholesome breakfast.
  • Steak: You can serve smothered potatoes with beef or chicken steak. The dish is also a good side with whole roasted turkey or chicken.
  • Gravy: You can also serve it with any leftover gravy.
  • Rice: The dish also pairs well with Mexican or fried rice dishes.

 

How to Store Smothered Potatoes

You can store the leftover smothered potatoes in an air-tight container and refrigerate them for up to 3 days. Make sure you cool them completely before storing them. You can reheat them in the microwave.

 

How to Cook Smothered Potatoes

Smothered Potatoes

  • Preparation time: 10 minutes
  • Cooking time: 30 minutes
  • Total time: 40 minutes
  • Servings: 4 to 6

Ingredients

  • 5 medium Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and sliced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 1 medium green pepper, sliced
  • ½ cup vegetable broth
  • ½;

    Instructions

    1. Wash the potatoes, peel them, and cut them into equal ½ inch slices.
    2. Place the slices in salted water to prevent browning.
    3. Place a skillet over medium heat. Add butter. Once the butter melts, add sliced onions and bell peppers. Cook the two for 5 minutes or until the vegetables get a color.
    4. Once done, take the vegetables from the skillet onto a plate and set them aside.
    5. Add olive oil to the skillet and add potato slices. Cook them over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes or until they get a brown color. Flip the slices and cook the other side until it is golden brown.
    6. Add the cooked onions and bell peppers on top of the potatoes to the skillet.
    7. Season with garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, and salt.
    8. Pour the vegetable stock and cover the skillet. Reduce the heat and cook the ingredients for 15 to 20 minutes.
    9. Once the potatoes are cooked, take the skillet off the heat and serve.

     

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    How to Cook Smothered Potatoes

    Preparation time: 10 minutes; Cooking time: 30 minutes; Total time: 40 minutes; Servings: 4 to 6

    Ingredients
      

    • 5 medium Yukon gold potatoes peeled and sliced
    • 2 tbsp olive oil
    • 2 tbsp butter
    • 1 medium onion sliced
    • 1 medium green pepper sliced
    • ½ cup vegetable broth
    • ½ tsp garlic powder
    • ¼ tsp paprika
    • Black pepper to taste
    • Salt to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Wash the potatoes, peel them, and cut them into equal ½ inch slices.
    • Place the slices in salted water to prevent browning.
    • Place a skillet over medium heat. Add butter. Once the butter melts, add sliced onions and bell peppers. Cook the two for 5 minutes or until the vegetables get a color.
    • Once done, take the vegetables from the skillet onto a plate and set them aside.
    • Add olive oil to the skillet and add potato slices. Cook them over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes or until they get a brown color. Flip the slices and cook the other side until it is golden brown.
    • Add the cooked onions and bell peppers on top of the potatoes to the skillet.
    • Season with garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, and salt.
    • Pour the vegetable stock and cover the skillet. Reduce the heat and cook the ingredients for 15 to 20 minutes.
    • Once the potatoes are cooked, take the skillet off the heat and serve.

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Written by Laurie Graves

Laurie is a 50-something wife and boy mom, who loves to share easy recipes, DIY home ideas, and food hacks. She truly believes that with a little inspiration, anyone can make their home and meals feel special.