OLD-FASHIONED STEWED POTATOES - The Southern Lady Cooks
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This old-fashioned recipe is one your Grandmother may have made!

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❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE
We love this recipe because it goes way back in our family. It’s a recipe our Nannie made and one we still love. One of the best things about this dish is it’s only made with water and butter. It tastes so much like mashed potatoes, but it’s not made the same way.
It’s such a budget-friendly dish, and I am sure that is why it was so popular back in the day. You don’t use any cream or milk in these, which is why they are so unique.
⭐TIP
This dish is best with peeled potatoes. Some people ask if you have to peel the potatoes and I believe it’s better if you do.
IF YOU LOVE THIS RECIPE
If you love potato recipes, you will also love this Mashed Potato Casserole! It’s a family favorite during the holiday time. Also, you can never go wrong with these Southern Fried Potatoes. It’s one of the best ways to enjoy potatoes.
SERVE THIS WITH
This dish goes great with our Fried Porkchops. We love pork chops and potatoes, and you can add the delicious gravy. You will also love our Hamburger Steak; it’s a very popular recipe.
I can’t believe it!
This is the closest I’ve gotten to grandmas recipe. She also added sliced boiled eggs sometimes and just let it cook. Grandma passed 20 years ago and mom three years ago so I lost the beginning of how to cook these. Lesson learned … Pay more attention to your family and what they do in the kitchen.
Deb

STORING AND REHEATING
I store these in a tupperware container in the fridge and they will last for a few days. Super easy dish and great to make up and enjoy with a few different meals.
SERVING SIZE
This dish makes about 6 servings and you can easily double it.

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Old-Fashioned Stewed Potatoes
Ingredients
- 6 or 7 medium sized potatoes peeled and cut into chunks (you can use any kind of potatoes)
- Water enough to just cover the potatoes in the pot
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon bacon drippings
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Put the potatoes in a pot, cover with the water, add the chopped onion, butter, bacon drippings, salt and pepper. Bring the potatoes to a boil stirring to keep from sticking to pot.
- Turn heat to a low boil and cook until potatoes have cooked and thickened to desired consistency. Stir often while cooking. Makes about about 6 servings.
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