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Potatoes covered in a creamy dill sauce in a white bowl.

New Potatoes with Creamy Dill Sauce

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dill potatoes, dill sauce, new potatoes, potatoes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 596kcal
Author: Laureen King
This recipe for New Potatoes with Creamy Dill Sauce has a hint of nutmeg which add a great depth of flavour to this tasty side dish.
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Ingredients

  • 3 lbs new potatoes
  • 4 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 - 1/2 cup fresh dill chopped don't use stem part
  • 1/2 - 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg

Instructions

  • In large heavy saucepan melt butter over medium heat.
  • Add finely chopped onions and sauté until onions are golden brown. (do not over brown)
  • Slowly stir in heavy cream.
  • Stir in dill. (I only use the feathery ends of the dill, not the stems)
  • Add salt, pepper and nutmeg.
  • Simmer on low heat for about 30 minutes until sauce thickens a bit.
  • While dill sauce is simmering prepare new potatoes.
  • Wash potatoes, removing any blemished spots.
  • Add to large pot of cold water (enough to fully cover potatoes).
  • Add a teaspoon of salt and cook over medium high heat until potatoes are tender, not mushy.
  • Drain and serve with creamy dill sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 596kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 31g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 235mg | Potassium: 873mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2044IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 109mg | Iron: 2mg