Smothered Potatoes
Southern-style smothered potatoes made with sliced russet potatoes, onions, crispy bacon, and chicken stock cooked low and slow until fork tender with a thick, gravy-like coating.
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Servings: 5 serving
Calories: 233kcal
Equipment
- Large skillet or pot with a lid
Ingredients
- 2 pound russet potatoes peeled & sliced
- 1/2 medium yellow onion sliced
- 4 slices bacon chopped
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Peel the russet potatoes and slice them into even rounds about 1/4 inch thick. Slice the onion and chop the bacon.
- Add the bacon to a large skillet or pot with a lid and cook over medium-high heat until crisp.
- Remove the bacon, leaving the rendered bacon fat in the pan.
- Add the sliced potatoes and onion. Cook for a few minutes over medium-high heat, stirring so everything is coated in the bacon fat and begins to soften.
- Reduce the heat to low. Add the garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, and cooked bacon back to the pan.
- Pour in the chicken stock and stir everything together.
- Cover and cook on low for 25–30 minutes, stirring about every 5–10 minutes.
- Cook until the potatoes are fork tender and there is no loose liquid left in the pan. Some slices may stay intact while others break down slightly and help thicken the sauce.
- Remove from the heat, allow to cool slightly, then taste and add salt as needed before serving.
Notes
- Russet potatoes work well here because their starch helps create the thick, gravy-like coating.
- I prefer chicken stock, but I’ve also made this with water. Water works, but you may need more seasoning.
- Keep the rendered bacon fat in the pan for flavor.
- Avoid adding extra liquid unless necessary; too much can leave the potatoes soupy.
- Keep the heat low once the pan is covered to prevent scorching as the sauce thickens.
- Refrigerated leftovers reheat well. I have not tested freezing this recipe.
Nutrition
Calories: 233kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 161mg | Potassium: 847mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 109IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg
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