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creamy green beans and potatoes

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Cassie *
Somewhere, PA

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.. My photos

(2 ratings)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 25 Min

Ingredients For creamy green beans and potatoes

  • 2 can
    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

  • 1
    In 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.
  • 2
    In a covered jar, combine evaporated milk, flour, and sugar. Shake well to blend.
  • 3
    Pour 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.

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