Potatoes Stewed in Cream

Name: Potatoes Stewed in Cream
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 10 small potatoes (about 1 1/2 lbs); 2 tablespoons butter; 1 1/2 cups half-and-half cream; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 cup fresh herb, finely chopped (dill, parsley, or chives, for example)

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Recipe by PanNan

This recipe is from a cookbook called Scandinavian Feasts by Beatrice Ojakangas. According to the author, this recipe is a Scandinavian favorite - each region, and each chef has their own variation. For example, in Southern Sweden, they often add sauteed yellow onion.

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READY IN: 40mins

SERVES: 4-6

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

10

small potatoes (about 1 1/2 lbs)
2

tablespoons butter
1 ¹⁄₂

cups half-and-half cream
1 ¹⁄₂

teaspoons salt
¹⁄₂

cup fresh herb, finely chopped (dill, parsley, or chives, for example)

DIRECTIONS

Peel and dice potatoes into 1/2" cubes. Melt butter in heavy skillet. Add potato cubes, and saute until they start to look translucent.
Pour cream over potatoes, and add salt.
Blend the ingredients well, and cover. Cook over low heat until the potatoes are soft (about 20 minutes).
Sprinkle with fresh herbs, and serve hot.

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