Delicious Smothered Southern Potatoes Recipe

5 from 3 votes

Delicious Smothered Southern Potatoes Recipe

Are you ready for a delicious side dish? Try this Southern Smothered Potatoes Recipe, the ultimate soul food. Smothered potatoes and caramelized onion come together in a rich broth.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 179kcal

Author: Jami Powell

Equipment

Cast iron skillet
Knife
Cutting
Small bowl

Ingredients

4 medium-sized Yukon Gold potatoes peeled and sliced into ⅛-inch thick pieces
1 medium Vidalia onion thinly sliced
2 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 tablespoon bacon grease
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Herbs de Provence
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Pepper to taste
Chopped fresh parsley for garnish, optional

Instructions

Heat the bacon grease and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced Vidalia onion and sauté until they become translucent and slightly caramelized.
Place the sliced Yukon Gold potatoes in the skillet with the onions.
In a small bowl, combine the flour, garlic powder, Herbs de Provence, kosher salt, and pepper.
Sprinkle the seasoning mixture over the potatoes and onions, tossing well to coat everything evenly.
Pour 1 ½ cups of chicken broth into the skillet, stirring gently to distribute the seasoning. Reserve the remaining ½ cup to add in if needed.
Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low.
Cover the skillet and let the potatoes cook for about 20-25 minutes, or until they are tender and the sauce has thickened.
Stir the potatoes occasionally during the cooking process to prevent them from sticking to the bottom of the skillet.
Once the potatoes are cooked and the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency, remove the skillet from the heat.
Garnish the smothered potatoes with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.

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Notes

Storage Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 2-3 days.

Freeze This dish is not freezer friendly.

Reheat The best way to reheat smothered potatoes is to use gentle heat to preserve their texture and flavors. If they appear too thick or dry after reheating, you can add a small amount of liquid (such as chicken broth) to loosen the sauce and restore its creaminess.

Substitutions

- Potatoes: Yukon Gold potatoes are perfect for their buttery texture and flavor, but you can use Russet potatoes.
- Spices: Customize the recipe by adding your favorite herbs or spices. Thyme or rosemary would make a great addition.

Nutrition The provided nutrition information is only an estimate.

Adjustments Cooking time may need to be adjusted based on the geography of the area (high vs. low elevation), cookware (stoneware vs traditional bakeware), and outdoor temperature if grilling.

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