Indulge in the creamy goodness of tender baby potatoes, lovingly embraced by a velvety sauce that dances on your palate. This classic dish, presented in four delectable variations, elevates the humble potato to a culinary masterpiece. From the simplicity of classic creamed baby potatoes to the tantalizing flavors of garlic, bacon, and herb-infused variations, each recipe promises a unique taste adventure. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, these recipes cater to home cooks of all skill levels, ensuring a successful and satisfying cooking experience.
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SIMPLE CREAMED NEW POTATOES
Creamed new potatoes are a snap to prepare with an easy classic white sauce and they take no more than 25 minutes, start to finish.
Provided by Diana Rattray
Categories Side Dish
Time 22m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Put the potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water. Add about 1 teaspoon of salt per quart of water. Bring the water to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pan, and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, or just until the potatoes are tender.
- In a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat; blend in flour until smooth. Gradually stir in the milk or half-and-half. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened and smooth.
- Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste.
- Drain the cooked potatoes and then transfer to a serving dish.
- Pour sauce over potatoes and sprinkle with paprika.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 kcal, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 203 mg, Sugar 2 g, Fat 4 g, ServingSize 4 to 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
CRISPY BABY POTATOES
Baby potatoes, garlic powder, dried parsley, and a little salt and pepper is all that you need for these little gems. Easy to prepare and they can be made well in advance, a bonus when planning a dinner party or for an easy night meal. I've used parsley and garlic but you can choose any seasoning that will complement your meal.
Provided by Bren
Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add potatoes, cover, and steam until just fork tender, about 10 minutes or longer, depending on the size of the potatoes.
- Transfer potatoes to a bowl. Add parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; toss to coat.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add potatoes to the hot oil. Cook, shaking the skillet occasionally, until potatoes are browned on all sides, about 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.7 calories, Carbohydrate 29.9 g, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 49.3 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
CREAMED PEAS AND NEW POTATOES
Just a recipe a local farmer suggested to me to use with his potatoes and peas. I slightly modified it and it's very tasty.
Provided by Berta Rowland
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Peas
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Boil potatoes for 15 to 20 minutes, or until tender. Drain.
- In a medium saucepan, bring 1 cup water to a boil. Simmer peas in boiling water for 6 to 7 minutes, or until tender (do NOT overcook). Drain.
- Using the same saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour to make a thick paste; gradually whisk in milk, stirring constantly until slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Now add potatoes and peas to the sauce; simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring often. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.3 calories, Carbohydrate 30.5 g, Cholesterol 12.5 mg, Fat 4.3 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 50.7 mg, Sugar 6 g
ROASTED BABY POTATOES
Quick and easy recipe for roasted baby potatoes. Bake them at the same time as you cook your main dish! Can also be used as a quick appetizer! These were so good you don't even need butter or salt to taste. Made the mistake of having them done before the main dish and they were almost all gone by the time dinner started!
Provided by Jenny
Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes Roasted Potato Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Combine potatoes, olive oil, garlic, rosemary, sea salt, and pepper in a bowl. Toss until potatoes are covered and garlic is evenly distributed. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet.
- Bake on the bottom rack of the preheated oven, shaking every 5 minutes to prevent burning, until fork-tender, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 193 calories, Carbohydrate 30.2 g, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 90.6 mg, Sugar 1.3 g
CREAMED GARDEN POTATOES AND PEAS
New potatoes and peas are treated to a creamy sauce for this special side. -Jane Uphoff, Cunningham, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until tender, 8-12 minutes. Drain., Meanwhile, place peas and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until tender, 3-5 minutes. Drain., In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until blended; gradually add milk and cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in potatoes and peas; heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 345mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CREAMED POTATOES
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
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 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 : Calories 243 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 495mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
SMASHED POTATOES AND CREAM CHEESE
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Boil potatoes until tender, 15 minutes. While the water boils and when the potatoes are cooking, you can be working on the meatloaf recipe.
- When the potatoes are tender, drain them and return them to the hot pot to let them dry out a bit. Mash potatoes with half-and-half or milk using a potato masher. Add in the cream cheese and smash until the cheese melts into the potatoes. Then add chives and scallions and season with salt and pepper, to your taste.
CREAMED POTATOES & PEAS
"Early in June, we helped Mom pick the first green sweet peas of the season. Mom combined them with potatos and green onion to create this creamy dish, which we all loved." -Ginny Werkmeister, Tilden NE
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Scrub and quarter potatoes; place in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Add peas; cook 5 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender., Meanwhile, in another large saucepan, melt butter. Add onion; saute until tender. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until blended; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Drain potatoes and peas; toss with sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 355mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
BABY NEW POTATOES WITH CREAMY PARMESAN SAUCE
Baby potatoes are boiled, drained and then covered with a creamy cheese sauce. All is done on the stovetop and ready in about 20 minutes. Simple and yummo!
Provided by Marie
Categories Potato
Time 25m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cover potatoes with water, bring to a boil, lower heat, cover and simmer until tender, about 8 minutes.
- Drain and cover to keep warm.
- In saucepan over medium high heat, melt butter, whisk in flour, then milk, stirring constantly until thick.
- Season sauce with salt, black pepper and nutmeg.
- Stir in cheese.
- Pour sauce over potatoes and stir to coat.
CREAMY RED POTATOES
This rich and creamy potato side dish is my go-to for potlucks. It's super easy to double, so I usually do. Folks almost always take seconds, and I almost always get compliments. -Shelia Schmitt, Topeka, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 8h5m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place potatoes in a 3-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, soup and salad dressing mix until blended. Stir into potatoes. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until potatoes are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 309 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 1455mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
Tips:
- Select baby potatoes that are about 1 to 2 inches in diameter, as they will cook evenly and hold their shape better than larger potatoes.
- Rinse the baby potatoes thoroughly before cooking to remove any dirt or debris.
- Boil the potatoes until they are tender but still firm, about 10-15 minutes. Do not overcook, or they will become mushy.
- Drain the potatoes and allow them to cool slightly before slicing or dicing.
- For a creamy sauce, use a combination of butter, flour, and milk. You can also add other ingredients to the sauce, such as garlic, onions, herbs, or cheese.
- Simmer the sauce until it has thickened, stirring constantly to prevent scorching.
- Add the cooked potatoes to the sauce and stir to combine. Serve immediately.
Conclusion:
Creamed baby potatoes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a side dish or a main course. They are perfect for any occasion, from casual weeknight dinners to special holiday gatherings. With their creamy sauce and tender potatoes, creamed baby potatoes are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.
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