Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of the South with this delicious Swamp Potatoes recipe. This one-pot dish features tender red potatoes cooked to perfection with a blend of Creole seasoning and aromatic vegetables, creating a creamy and flavorful side that pairs wonderfully with a variety of main dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds red potatoes (washed and quartered)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium green bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or water
- 1 teaspoon Creole or Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the Skillet: In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add chopped onion and bell pepper, sauté until softened. Stir in garlic.
- Cook Potatoes: Add potatoes, broth, seasonings. Cover and cook until tender.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from heat, stir in butter, parsley. Serve warm.
Notes
- Swamp potatoes are a classic Southern comfort food.
- Adjust spice level by varying Creole seasoning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
