Smothered Potatoes & Onions

dariuscooks smothered potatoes and onions

Produce

  • 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and sliced into thin half moons
  • 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (optional)

Oils & Fats

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Seasonings

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning

Add the oil and butter to a large skillet over medium heat. Once the butter melts, add the sliced potatoes and onions. Stir everything together so the potatoes are coated in the fat, then season with the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Cajun seasoning. Cover the skillet with a lid and let the potatoes cook for about 12–15 minutes, stirring

occasionally. The steam helps soften the potatoes while the onions slowly melt down.
Once the potatoes are tender, remove the lid and increase the heat slightly. Add the minced garlic and continue cooking, stirring every few minutes, until the potatoes develop deep golden brown edges and the onions become caramelized and jammy. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Finish with chopped parsley if using, and serve hot.

6 responses to “Smothered Potatoes & Onions”

  1. joyfulrebeld2ed22ffcb Avatar
    joyfulrebeld2ed22ffcb

    Sure would be nice if I could print the recipe.

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  2. delightful181139ff77 Avatar
    delightful181139ff77

    Sounds delicious! But, they look like full moons to me, not half moons.

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  3. always6483d47c13 Avatar
    always6483d47c13

    I’ve never had smothered potatoes before. I can’t wait to try it.

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  4. I’ve made it this way twice and loved it! I’ll be adding crumbles of bacon and little red pepper flakes next time, for my added twist to this greatness 😋

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  5. This was SO quick, easy, and flavorful! These are going in my permanent rotation! Your short video brought me here….thanks for breaking down the why’s and how’s. It really makes a difference 🙂

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  6. Classic dish that I grew up on and still cook to this day, but we called it “fried potatoes”. I’m from Nashville, TN. I like your Cajun take on it 😋

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