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Smothered Potatoes

Tender smothered potatoes are a classic Southern side dish that belongs on your dinner table! Perfect with a variety of main courses for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, these rich pan-fried potatoes and onions are tossed in flour, salt, and pepper for a perfectly crisp outer shell.
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 medium yellow potatoes approximately 170g each, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium onion approximately 170g, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic chopped
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 80 ml 1/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine the thinly sliced potatoes, onions, and chopped garlic. Season with salt and pepper to taste, tossing well to coat the vegetables thoroughly.
  2. Sprinkle the flour over the potato mixture, tossing again to ensure that the potatoes and onions are evenly coated.
  3. Warm a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the butter and melt, then add the coated potatoes and onions to the skillet.
  4. Cook the potatoes for 10 minutes, carefully flipping them over frequently to prevent burning.
  5. After 10 minutes, pour the chicken broth into the skillet. Cover the skillet with a lid and continue cooking for another 10 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
  6. Serve the Southern smothered potatoes warm, as a delightful side dish or a comforting main course.