Creamed New Potatoes
Savor the flavor and texture of creamed new potatoes. Enjoy the dish with your favorite meals and try the variations!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Potatoes
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 to 2 pounds new potatoes
- 1 teaspoon salt for the cooking water plus more for the sauce
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- Dash black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups milk or half-and-half
- 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or chives, optional
Instructions
- Scrub the potatoes and cut any larger ones in half.
- Put the potatoes in a medium saucepan with water to cover and 1 teaspoon of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, cover the pan, and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes, until fork-tender.
- Drain the potatoes, transfer them to a bowl, and keep warm.
- Meanwhile, make the sauce. Heat the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- When the sizzling subsides, add the flour, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and a dash of pepper. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in the milk or cream and continue cooking and stirring until thickened. Taste and adjust the seasonings.
- Pour the sauce over the potatoes and add parsley if using. Stir gently to coat the potatoes and serve immediately.
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