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aunt hettie's potatoes and onions

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Tammy Brownlow
Dallas, TX

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.

(1 rating)
yield 4 as a side dish
prep time 10 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For aunt hettie's potatoes and onions

  • 2-3 lb
    red potatoes, washed and diced
  • 1 sm
    onion, diced and sauteed in 1 tablespoon butter until carmelized
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    fresh ground pepper or more to taste
  • 1/2 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 4 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1/2 c
    milk
  • 3 Tbsp
    all purpose flour
  • 4 slice
    bacon, cooked and crumbled (optional)

How To Make aunt hettie's potatoes and onions

  • 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.
  • 2
    In a 2 cup measuring cup add 1/2 cup milk and 3 tablespoons flour and whisk to combine.
  • 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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