This Smothered Potatoes recipe is a hearty, flavor-packed side dish that brings comfort and Louisiana charm to any meal. Baby gold potatoes are browned in bacon drippings, then slow-simmered with onion, garlic, herbs, Cajun seasoning, and chicken stock until tender and full of rich, savory flavor. Finished with crispy bacon, sharp Cheddar cheese, and green onions, this dish is perfect for potlucks, holidays, or weeknight dinners. Whether served alongside roasted meats or as a standalone comfort classic, these smothered potatoes are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Smothered Potatoes
Author: Chef Jean-Paul Bourgeois
Makes about 8 servings
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 12 ounces thick-cut bacon, chopped
- 1 pound baby gold potatoes, halved
- 2 cups chopped yellow onion
- 1 shallot, sliced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 bundle fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1½ cups chicken stock
- 6 green onions, sliced
- 8 ounces shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (about 2 cups)
- Garnish: sliced green onion
Instructions
- In a large cast-iron Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium, add bacon, and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and crispy. Set aside bacon to drain on paper towels, leaving drippings in the pot.
- Increase heat to high, and add potatoes, stirring to coat with drippings. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium, and add onion, shallot, garlic, rosemary, salt, and pepper, and cook, stirring, until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add thyme, Cajun seasoning, salt to taste, and stock, and stir to incorporate. Taste for seasoning. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender and have absorbed the stock, about 30 minutes.
- Remove from the heat, and discard thyme. Add green onion, reserved bacon, and cheese, and stir to combine. Garnish with green onion, if desired.
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OMG! This is the best potato recipe! Took one bite and the flavor stays in your mouth! So amazing! Make It! We paired It with smoked chicken and speckled butter beans! Keeper recipe! Thank you for sharing!