Creamy Green Beans and Potatoes

By Cassie *
@1lovetocook1x

I remember coming home from school to a big kettle of creamed potatoes and beans...my Grandma sure had a way with comfort food..so good, yet so simple..

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Serves:

Prep:

5 Min

Cook:

25 Min

Ingredients

2 can(s): green beans (frozen cut, thawed) i used fresh from my garden beans i had frozen..
2 c: potatoes (raw, diced)
1 1/2 c: water..or enough to cook the beans and potatoes
12 oz: evaporated milk
3 Tbsp: all purpose flour
1 tsp: sugar
1 tsp: parsley flakes (dried)
: salt and pepper to taste

How to Make Creamy Green Beans and Potatoes

Step-by-Step

1In a medium saucepan, combine green beans, potatoes, and water. Bring mixture to a boil. Continue cooking for 10 minutes or until beans and potatoes are tender. Drain well.
2In a covered jar, combine evaporated milk, flour, and sugar. Shake well to blend.
3Pour milk mixture into same saucepan. Stir in parsley flakes and salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat until mixture thickens, stirring often. If the mixture is too thick, thin it down with more milk..

Add drained green beans and potato mixture. Mix well to combine. Continue cooking for 5 minutes or until mixture is heated through, stirring often.