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Creamed Potatoes

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creamed potatoes

Ahhh. Old favs are coming back.

I used to have to make these for my best friend many years ago. She loved them. They’re just cubed potatoes in white sauce. Or you can use new potatoes.

4 large potatoes

2 Tbsp. butter

1 Tbsp. flour

1 cup milk

salt and pepper

chives or parsley

Peel and cut potatoes into 1 inch chunks.

Bring to boil in salted water.

Lower heat to simmer until potatoes are just tender, but still firm. Do not overcook.

Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan.

Add in flour and whisk until smooth.

Gradually add in milk.

Bring to a boil, whisking occasionally. Cook until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.

Add salt and pepper to taste.

Pour over drained potatoes.

Cook for 2 more minutes, or until sauce thickens.

Top with chives or parsely.

Feel free to experiment with garlic, or parmesan, or …

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