Smothered Potatoes and Onions
This Easy Smothered Potatoes and Onions recipe is an old-fashioned dish with green peppers and homemade gravy. This Southern, pan-fried staple can be served for breakfast or dinner.
Servings 8 servings
Calories 209kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil or avocado oil See notes.
- 2 pounds russet potatoes Sliced into 1 inch rounds or diced into 1 inch cubes. Ensure the potatoes are dry.
- 1 cup chopped onions I used white onions
- 1/2 cup chopped green peppers
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Creole Seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
Gravy
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ cup flour
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 ½ cups broth Chicken, beef, or vegetable broth.
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a skillet on medium-high heat. I use a 10.5 inch or 12-inch cast iron. Add the olive oil, sliced potatoes, onions, green peppers, and spices to the pan.
- Saute for 6-8 minutes until the onions are fragrant. Remove the potatoes, onions, and peppers from the pan and set aside.
- Adjust the heat on the stove to medium. Add the butter and remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet.
- When melted, add in the flour. Add it in stages and stir continuously to avoid clumping.
- Add the whipping cream, broth, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the pan. Stir until the sauce thickens. Taste the gravy repeatedly and adjust the spices as necessary.
- Add the potatoes, onions, and peppers back to the skillet with the gravy.
- Adjust the heat on the stove to medium-low. Place the lid on the skillet and allow the potatoes to simmer, steam, and soften for 15-20 minutes (or however long it takes for the potatoes to soften). Take a look from time to time and flip/turn the potatoes with a spatula as necessary to avoid charring.
- Remove the lid from the skillet and flip the potatoes. Allow the potatoes to cook for an additional 5-10 minutes uncovered until fork tender.
- Cool before serving.
Notes
Heavy cream is optional for flavor. You can omit it if you wish.
Nutrition
Serving: 4oz | Calories: 209kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g