Lewis County Recipes: Browned Butter Red Potatoes

If you're looking for a super-easy potato recipe you can make at home, or while camping, these potatoes are delicious.

I have begun using red potatoes a lot more due to their delicious flavor. I also like how creamy-soft they become once cooked.

Of course, I like a recipe I can tweak. These potatoes can be kicked up a notch with the addition of hot sauce, or you can add your favorite herbs and spices.

A few other alternatives:

*toss in gently-fried and crispy sweet onions at the end, or

*once cooked, sprinkle with a little butter and crumbled Ritz cracker mixture on top, and bake until the crackers start to brown.

No matter how you like these prepared, this dish is a quick and easy staple for your dinner table. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

16 medium red potatoes (about 4 pounds), quartered

1 cup butter, cubed

6 to 8 garlic cloves, minced

2 teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Place potatoes in a 6-qt. stockpot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain; return to pot.

Meanwhile, in a small heavy saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Heat 5-7 minutes or until light golden brown, stirring constantly. Stir in garlic; cook 30 seconds longer or until butter is golden brown. Add to potatoes; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss gently to combine.

Photo credit and recipe by:

Anne Pavelak and Taste of Home