Rich, indulgent and easy, Potatoes Hashed in Cream casserole is a holiday must recipe! Make one day ahead and then straight into the oven!!
So, what are your "must have" dishes for Thanksgiving? That question has been on my mind a lot this past week. In case you haven't noticed the last few weeks just about every food-related publication and blog has been obsessed devoted to Thanksgiving dishes.
The stories and articles are as diverse as the dishes. Some are about the classics while others are about a new cooking technique or a new ingredient. The stories I 've enjoyed the most though were those that were about dishes that what I call the "must haves" . Those dishes that, if they aren't there, well, it just isn't Thanksgiving. Some of the stories I read were funny and some were bittersweet, but all had one thing in common. Each of the dishes was a "must have" because of what that dish represented to the person who made it. More than taste, more than flavor, these were "must have" dishes because of their ability to transcend time and place. For those that prepare them, these dishes conjure tactile memories of people and places from their past. In an ever-changing world, they are a constant.
For me, the "must have" dish is this - "Potatoes Hashed in Cream".
This is an old, old dish and has been on my Thanksgiving table for as long as I can remember. My mother only made these at the holidays - although they aren't complicated to make, they are rich and to my mom's way of thinking, appropriate only for the holidays. They can be made ahead of time, which I am sure is one of the reasons my mom made them. She never liked having too many last minute things to do when she was having people for dinner - a trait I evidently inherited, as many of the recipes on this blog prove. These potatoes are my "must have" dish not only because they delicious, , but because they truly are evocative of who my mother was. It has been 17 years since my mother has been at my Thanksgiving table, and even though she can't be at my table, her potatoes will be.
How to Make Potatoes Hashed in Cream
After boiling, cut the potatoes into cubes about ¾ inch big.
You should have about this ratio of sauce to potatoes, if you end up with more potatoes, that's ok! This recipe is very forgiving. Looking for more Thanksgiving recipes? Check out my entire Thankgiving Collection!
Looking for some other Potato side dish recipes? You might enjoy..
- Greek Lemon Potatoes
- Easy Cheesy Potato Casserole
- Roasted Potatoes with Pearl Onions, Bacon and Sherry Vinegar
📖Recipe
Potatoes Hashed In Cream
Ingredients
- 4 Tbsp. butter
- 2 tsp. flour
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 ½ tsp. salt
- 2 tsp. freshly ground pepper
- ½ tsp. freshly grated nutmeg
- ¼ cup finely chopped green onions
- 10 white rose potatoes
Instructions
- Pre heat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9 x 13 inch casserole dish with cooking spray and set aside.
- In a large pot, boil the potatoes in their skins until fork tender. Drain potatoes and rinse in cold water.
- When cool enough to handle, peel potatoes and dice into ½ inch size pieces. Set aside.
- In the same pot, heat the 4 Tbsp. butter over medium heat.
- Add the flour and stir with a whisk. Slowly pour in the cream, whisking to dissolve the flour and butter mixture into the cream.
- Add the salt, nutmeg and pepper. Cook over medium heat until the mixture is slightly thickened - about 3 - 5 minutes.
- Add the potatoes and stir gently to coat with the cream mixture. Stir in the green onions.
- Pour potatoes into the prepared casserole dish.
- Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 20 - 25 minutes or until the potatoes are lightly browned on the top and heated through.
Recipe Notes
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Connie at Farm with a View says
Cream and butter, oh my ... This sounds utterly rich and delicious ... and easy to put together, too! Just might have to try it. Thx for sharing!
Nancy says
Definitely rich... and definitely delicious and yes, they aren't very hard to make at all!!!
sippitysup says
Your thanksgiving "must have" is a new dish to me. But oddly I am feeling I must have this! GREG
Nancy says
Yeah, our Thanksgiving dinners were always a little different... my friends were always surprised that there was no stuffing and no mashed potatoes OR pumpkin pie!!!
Priscilla - She's Cookin' says
What a sweet tribute to your mom. Your must-have is new to me also, but what a delightful change from mashed potatoes, which I would love to be free of since they cannot be prepared in advance 🙂
Nancy says
Thank you Priscilla - she was a wonderful person and I still miss her. These potatoes go really well with the bird unless you like gravy on your potatoes!!!
naomi says
Nancy-I LOVE this. I 'm adding this to my Thanksgiving menu this year! I can't wait to make it and get back to you. I know it's going to be a hit!
Nancy says
Can't wait to hear what you think. They are rich though!!!
SMITH BITES says
well if a recipe has 'potato' in it, then i'm eating it!! i love potatoes almost as much as The Professor . . . notice i said 'almost' . . . YUMMMMMMmmmmmm!
Nancy says
You and me both... I have never met a potato I didn't like!
Rich says
Well, this just made my 'must-have' list, too. These look wonderful, Nancy.
Nancy says
They are definitely decadent and are pretty wonderful if I do say so myself!
Barbara @ VinoLuciStyle says
First, your potatoes make me want to add another dish to my menu; they sound wonderful and something for my 'to do' list certainly.
Second, thank you for asking! Considering all of the attention on turkey, stuffing, sides and pies it struck me that if I had to choose one; it's Creamy Baked Mushrooms. It is the ONLY day we typically have these (maybe Christmas but ALWAYS turkey day) and I often wonder why but my whole family loves them and it is the one dish both girls make sure to ask about! Whole mushrooms baked in a buttery white sauce with a crispy breaded topping...the epitome of yum for me.
http://vinolucistyle.com/2009/12/creamy-mushroom-bake-2/
Nancy says
Oooh... I can see why your daughters would request this!! I love mushrooms and have never made them this way ... but I think that is going to change!!! Is this a recipe you came up with or has it been in your family for a while??
Kristen says
My poor blog doesn't even realize Thanksgiving is happening!
These look so delicious... I can see why they are a favorite!
Nancy says
This year, Thanksgiving kinda snuck up on us, didn't it?? Have to admit, I really do love these potatoes - very rich, but oh my....
nancy pedersen says
These potatoes look delicious and I can't wait to make them at Christmas. Your blog is beautiful and I am enjoying your writing and photos and am looking forward to using some of your recipes!
Nancy says
Hi Nancy!!
I am so glad that you are enjoying the blog!! Hope you like the potatoes - they are my kids favorites!!