Everyone will love these Smothered Potatoes. Fluffy potatoes combined with sliced onions and coated in a savory sauce to create a delicious side dish that pairs with any meal!
These Smothered Potatoes are a warm and comforting side dish that everyone is sure to enjoy. The potatoes are sliced or and cooked slowly in a skillet until they become soft on the inside and slightly crispy on the outside, giving them the best texture. These potatoes are “smothered” with sautéed onions and cooked in vegetable broth to give it a strong savory flavor.
My family loves eating these potatoes at breakfast alongside my Mini Pancakes, Easy Sausage Cheese balls, and Healthy Breakfast Fruit Pizza.
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Recipe Ingredients
Potatoes – The base for this savory side dish giving it that classic starchy taste.
Onions – Fresh onions are cooked with the potatoes until they are beautifully caramelized.
Vegetable Broth – A savory broth for the potatoes and onions to cook in and soak up all the flavor.
For a full list of ingredients and amounts see the recipe card below.
Variations
Broth – I use vegetable broth for these potatoes but you can use chicken broth, beef broth, or any broth you prefer.
Potatoes – I would recommend using russet potatoes or Yukon gold potatoes but you can also use a red potato or even fingerling potatoes, you might just have to adjust the cooking time.
Oil – I recommend using vegetable oil but you can also use olive oil, canola oil, or even butter if you prefer.
How to Make Smothered Potatoes
Step 1: In a skillet over medium-high heat add in the vegetable oil.
Step 2: Once the oil is hot add the sliced potatoes and onions. Cover the pan and frequently check them to flip. You want a nice golden brown color but don’t want to burn them. About 10 minutes
Step 3: Next, pour in the broth, cover again and let the potatoes simmer.
Step 4: Remove the lid and add in the salt pepper and garlic and cook until the potatoes are fork tender.
Step 5: Finally, remove the potato mixture from the heat, garnish with chopped parsley serve and enjoy!
FAQs
If you are wanting to add more flavor into these potatoes I would recommend adding garlic powder, onion powder, paprika if you are wanting a smoky flavor, or even Cajun seasoning.
For a full meal I would recommend serving these potatoes with my Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers, Perfect Pot Roast, and Instant Pot Tri Tip.
Storage Information
You can store any leftovers of these smothered potatoes in an airtight container in your fridge for about 4 days.
To reheat you can do so in a skillet over medium heat with a splash of broth until everything has warmed through. You can also reheat in the microwave until everything has warmed through.
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Smothered Potatoes Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
- 4 medium potatoes - peeled and sliced ⅛ inch thick
- 1 medium yellow onion - sliced ⅛ inch thick and cut into half moons
- 1/4 cup vegetable broth
- 2 cloves garlic - minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- fresh parsley - optional garnish
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium-high heat add in the vegetable oil.
- Once the oil is hot add the sliced potatoes and onions. Cover the skillet and frequently check them to flip. You want a nice golden brown color but don't want to burn them. About 10 minutes.
- Next, pour in the broth, cover again and let the potatoes simmer.
- Then add in the salt, pepper, and garlic and cook until the potatoes are fork tender.
- Finally, remove from heat, garnish with chopped parsley serve and enjoy!
I made this as a side dish to hamburgers and the kids and husband love them! Thanks for the recipe!
Obsessed with how these potatoes turned out! Everyone loved them!