aunt hettie's potatoes and onions

Dallas, TX
Updated on Jul 15, 2013

These are an updated version of potatoes my mom used to make. I added cooked caramelized onions and garlic. These are amazing with a grilled steak and sauteed spinach.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 as a side dish

Ingredients

  • 2-3 pounds red potatoes, washed and diced
  • 1 small onion, diced and sauteed in 1 tablespoon butter until carmelized
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper or more to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (optional)

How To Make aunt hettie's potatoes and onions

  • Step 1
    In a saucepan add potatoes and just barely enough water to cover them. Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, and butter. Bring to boiling. Cook until soft about 12 to 15 minutes without lid.
  • Step 2
    In a 2 cup measuring cup add 1/2 cup milk and 3 tablespoons flour and whisk to combine.
  • Step 3
    Pour milk mixture slowly into potatoes and seasoned water. Stir constantly until thickened. Add cooked onions and season to taste.

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Category: Vegetables
Culture: American
Ingredient: Potatoes
Method: Stove Top

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