Creamy Smothered Potatoes and Onions Recipe
This dish features creamy, tender potatoes smothered with sautéed onions and seasoned to perfection. It's a comforting side dish that can also serve as a main course.
Servings 4
Calories 300kcal
Ingredients
- 4 large russet potatoes peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 large onions cut into rings
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley finely chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Peel and thinly slice the russet potatoes and slice the onions into rings.
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
- Add the sliced onions and sauté until soft and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove half of the onions and layer half of the sliced potatoes on top of the remaining onions.
- Season the potatoes with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Pour half of the chicken broth and half of the heavy cream over the first layer of potatoes.
- Add the reserved sautéed onions on top, followed by the remaining sliced potatoes and season again.
- Pour the rest of the broth and cream over everything and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 30-35 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For a richer flavor, serve in a cast-iron skillet.