Best 9 Creamed Red Potatoes And Green Beans Recipes

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**Creamy, comforting, and packed with flavor, Creamed Red Potatoes and Green Beans is a classic side dish that's perfect for any occasion. This delightful dish features tender red potatoes and crisp green beans smothered in a creamy, flavorful sauce. It's an easy-to-make recipe that's sure to be a hit with your family and friends.**

**In this article, you'll find two variations of this classic dish: a traditional version made with heavy cream and butter, and a lightened-up version made with low-fat milk and Greek yogurt. Both versions are equally delicious and satisfying, so you can choose the one that best suits your dietary needs and preferences.**

**The traditional version of Creamed Red Potatoes and Green Beans is made with simple, everyday ingredients like red potatoes, green beans, onion, garlic, butter, heavy cream, chicken broth, salt, and pepper. The potatoes and green beans are cooked until tender, then simmered in a creamy sauce made with butter, heavy cream, chicken broth, and seasonings. The result is a rich, flavorful dish that's sure to warm your soul.**

**The lightened-up version of Creamed Red Potatoes and Green Beans is made with low-fat milk and Greek yogurt instead of heavy cream and butter. This version is just as creamy and flavorful as the traditional version, but it's lower in calories and fat. It's a great option for those who are watching their weight or who have dietary restrictions.**

**Both versions of Creamed Red Potatoes and Green Beans are easy to make and can be ready in under an hour. They're the perfect side dish for roasted chicken, grilled salmon, or pork chops. They're also a great addition to your holiday table.**

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CREAMED BEANS AND POTATOES



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This soothing side dish is so much nicer than plain beans and potatoes. Mother relied on hearty downhome recipes such as this one. Now I also cook it for my family. -Lisa Andis, Morristown, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 medium red potatoes, cut into wedges
1 package (10 ounces) frozen beans or peas
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup milk

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Cook beans according to package directions. , Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan; stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Drain potatoes and beans; place in a serving bowl. Add sauce and stir to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 314mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

GREEN BEANS AND POTATOES



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This southern classic is always a hit! Fresh fro the garden or not, it's still delicious.

Provided by The Southern Lady Cooks

Categories     Main Course     Side Dish

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lbs fresh, frozen or canned green beans ((If fresh, remove ends and break into pieces and wash the beans))
6 or 7 red potatoes (cut in pieces (I have made this using any kind of potatoes))
1 to 2 cups chicken broth or 1 (14.5 ounce can (You don't have to use the chicken broth. I just think it makes them better))
1 ham hock (Can use cooked ham, bacon, pork jowl or salt pork about a half cup, chopped)
2 to 3 cups water
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup finely diced onion (Optional)
1 teaspoon minced garlic (Optional)

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a large pot, bring to a boil, then turn to medium low and cook about 1 1/2 hours until potatoes are done and water has cooked down. You can also do this in the crockpot and let cook on low 6 to 7 hours or high 4 hours.

COUNTRY STYLE GREEN BEANS WITH RED POTATOES



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These green beans and potatoes are a spectacular dish. I have been making them for years in large quantities for special events at my church. The smoked turkey tails make an excellent broth that is seasoned beyond words. Let the meat cook until it falls off the bone for the ultimate flavor, at least 2 hours.

Provided by FAYE2696 - Faye Hughes

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Beans

Time 3h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ pound smoked turkey tails
2 (14.5 ounce) cans green beans, drained and rinsed
1 large onion, chopped
10 small red potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 tablespoon seasoned salt
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 tablespoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Place the turkey tails and onion into a 4 quart Dutch oven and fill half way full with water. Season with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer over low heat until meat falls off the bones, about 2 hours. Remove the bones and skin; return the meat to the pot. Discard bones and skin.
  • Add the green beans to the Dutch oven and simmer for 20 minutes, then add the potatoes. Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes more, or until they can be easily pierced with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.5 calories, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 16.2 mg, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 10.7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 935 mg, Sugar 4 g

ROASTED GREEN BEANS AND BABY RED POTATOES



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Fresh green beans and baby red potatoes are lightly seasoned and roasted into an easy side dish you can put together in a snap.

Provided by photog_grrl

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Beans

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

olive oil cooking spray
1 pound baby red potatoes
1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon dried parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Cut potatoes in half if they are golf-ball-sized or larger. Lay potatoes and green beans in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and spray with cooking spray. Sprinkle salt, garlic powder, pepper, and parsley on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until potatoes are tender, 25 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79 calories, Carbohydrate 17.9 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 2.9 g, Sodium 397 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

GARDEN CREAMED POTATOES AND GREENBEANS



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My dad loved to garden always bringing something home for Mom to cook, so when he brought home new potatoes and green beans you were almost sure to get creamed potatoes and green beans. This was one of his favorites, nothing better than fresh.

Provided by Linda Smith

Categories     Vegetables

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb red potatoes, small (washed)
1 lb fresh greenbeans (cooked al dente)
4 clove garlic
1/4 c butter
1/2 c flour
1 c potato water
2 c milk ( or cream or 1/2 and 1/2)
2 Tbsp chives( fresh and diced)

Steps:

  • 1. Place washed potatoes in sauce pan add enough salted water to cover them,add the garlic cloves. Bring to a boil and let cook till you can stick them with a fork and it goes right into the potato.
  • 2. In a sauté pan melt butter, add flour, stir flour into the butter , whisk this so it doesn't burn, cook about 1 minute to get rid of the flour taste.
  • 3. Carefully add 1 cup of water from the potatoes. Whisk to combine, bring to a boil and add milk whisk until this comes to a boil again and thickens.
  • 4. Chop up your chives and add to milk mixture. at this point you can add some shredded cheese if you like.
  • 5. Drain your potatoes, add green beans , pour milk mixture over both and mix together.

RED POTATOES WITH BEANS



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You can serve this homey blend of fresh green beans, potato wedges and chopped red onion hot or cold. Either way, this easy side dish makes a pleasing accompaniment to Mom's meat loaf or almost any other meat. -Daria Burcar, Rochester, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1-1/3 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
1/3 cup water
6 small red potatoes, cut into wedges
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup Italian salad dressing

Steps:

  • Place the beans and water in a 2-qt. microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high until tender, 6-8 minutes., Meanwhile, place the potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook until tender, 10-15 minutes. Drain beans and potatoes; place in a bowl. Add onion and dressing; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 212mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic exchanges

CREAMED RED POTATOES AND GREEN BEANS



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Make and share this Creamed Red Potatoes And Green Beans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MizzNezz

Categories     Potato

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 medium red potatoes, cut into wedges
1 (10 ounce) package frozen green beans
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1 cup milk

Steps:

  • Cook potatoes until tender.
  • Cook beans according to pkg directions.
  • Melt butter in saucepan; stir in flour, salt, pepper and thyme.
  • Slowly add milk.
  • Bring to a boil; boil 1 minute.
  • Drain potatoes and beans;,place in a serving bowl.
  • Pour sauce over and mix well.

POTATOES, BEANS, AND PEAS IN CREAM



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Any small round white or red potato, or any of the fingerling varieties, works well for this dish. If you use large potatoes, cut them into bite-size pieces.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds small new potatoes
Coarse salt
12 ounces yellow and/or green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch-long pieces
12 ounces fresh peas in the pod (about 1 cup shelled)
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a medium saucepan, and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat; add salt. Reduce heat slightly, and simmer until tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain in a colander. Transfer to a medium bowl, and cover loosely.
  • Place a steamer basket in a medium pot with about 2 inches of water. Steam beans and peas until tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove; add to cooked potatoes.
  • Combine the cream and butter in a small saucepan, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium, and gently boil until slightly thickened, 5 to 6 minutes. Pour cream over vegetables, and season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine.

RED POTATO AND GREEN BEAN SAUTE



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Make and share this Red Potato and Green Bean Saute recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Potato

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb baby red potato, halved
1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
1 1/2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
3 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Add potatoes; cook about 15 minutes, or until almost tender.
  • Add beans; cook about 3 minutes, or until tender; drain well.
  • In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
  • Add garlic; cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.
  • Add potatoes, beans, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cook about 2 minutes, or until heated through, tossing to coat.
  • Add basil and toss once more before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139, Fat 2.1, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 13.8, Carbohydrate 28, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 4.6, Protein 4.5

Tips:

  • Choose the right potatoes. Red potatoes are the best choice for this dish because they hold their shape well when cooked. If you use a different type of potato, such as a russet potato, it may fall apart during cooking.
  • Cut the potatoes into evenly sized pieces. This will help them cook evenly. If the pieces are too small, they will overcook and become mushy. If they are too large, they will take longer to cook and may not be fully cooked in the center.
  • Use fresh green beans. Frozen green beans can be used, but fresh green beans will give the dish a better flavor.
  • Cook the potatoes and green beans separately. This will help to ensure that they are both cooked evenly. If you cook them together, the potatoes may take longer to cook and the green beans may become overcooked.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed pot. This will help to prevent the potatoes and green beans from sticking to the pot.
  • Don't overcrowd the pot. If you overcrowd the pot, the potatoes and green beans will not cook evenly.
  • Season the potatoes and green beans to taste. Salt and pepper are always a good starting point, but you can also add other seasonings, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika.
  • Garnish the dish with fresh herbs. Fresh parsley or chives are a nice touch that will add a pop of color and flavor to the dish.

Conclusion:

Creamed red potatoes and green beans is a classic side dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. The creamy sauce is rich and flavorful, and the potatoes and green beans are cooked to perfection. This dish is perfect for any occasion, from a casual weeknight dinner to a special holiday meal.

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