Creamed New Potatoes
Savor the flavor and texture of creamed new potatoes. Enjoy the dish with your favorite meals and try the variations!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds new potatoes
- 1 tablespoon 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 7gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 46mgPotassium: 859mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 327IUVitamin C: 34mgCalcium: 135mgIron: 2mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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