Cajun Smothered Potatoes

These Cajun smothered potatoes are a soul-filling side dish that are scrumptious on their own, yet are easily adaptable to include whatever meats or veggies that you already have on hand.

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Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

Servings:

Calories: 207kcal

Author: A Sprinkling of Cayenne

Ingredients

4 tablespoons butter or oil I use 2 T butter and 2 T oil
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1/3 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
1/3 cup finely chopped celery
1 pound russet potatoes about 5 to 6 potatoes, cubed into approximately 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
salt black pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste
1/2 cup filtered water or gluten free chicken broth beef broth, or vegetable broth

Instructions

In a 12-inch cast iron skillet, brown the trinity - onions, green bell peppers, and celery - in the olive oil and butter for approximately 10 minutes.
Add the potatoes, parsley, paprika, and SP&C to taste.
Add the water or broth to the pot.
Cover, and cook over medium-low heat for 35 mins to 45 minutes, or until the potatoes are soft and lightly browned, stirring every 10 minutes to ensure that the potatoes do not stick to the bottom of the pan.

Notes

These potatoes keep well in the fridge, but don't freeze that well.

If you want to get leftovers to taste like you just cooked them, fry the potatoes in a skillet with a little butter or olive oil for a few minutes before serving.

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