Creamed New Potatoes

By MaryEllen

Ingredients

• 2-1/2 lbs unpeeled small red potatoes, cut into 1 inch slices
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 pkg (8oz) cream cheese, cubed
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 bunch green onions, chopped
• 1 tsp each dried thyme, dried tarragon
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 3 TBL minced fresh parsley.

Preparation

Step 1

Place potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water, add salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender.

Meanwhile, in another saucepan, combine the cream cheese and buttermilk. Cook and stir over medium heat until cheese is melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from the heat , add the onions, thyme, tarragon and pepper. Drain potatoes and place in a serving bowl, add cream sauce and toss to coat. Sprinkle with parsley. yield 6 servings