This unique Southern-style dish combines fluffy, buttery mashed potatoes with a rich, chunky vegetable gravy. The base is made from tender potatoes enriched with milk and butter, creating a smooth and comforting texture. The topping, often jokingly called “pukey” due to its mixed-vegetable appearance, features carrots, celery, and green beans simmered in a savory gravy. It’s a nostalgic, home-style side dish that brings warmth to any table. Perfect for family dinners or potlucks, this recipe offers a rustic, hearty flavor profile that satisfies comfort food cravings. ItâÂÂs simple to prepare using pantry staples and frozen vegetables, making it an easy yet impressive addition to your weekly meal rotation.
Puked Up Potatoes
Description
This unique Southern-style dish combines fluffy, buttery mashed potatoes with a rich, chunky vegetable gravy. The base is made from tender potatoes enriched with milk and butter, creating a smooth and comforting texture. The topping, often jokingly called "pukey" due to its mixed-vegetable appearance, features carrots, celery, and green beans simmered in a savory gravy. It&# 226;ÂÂs a nostalgic, home-style side dish that brings warmth to any table. Perfect for family dinners or potlucks, this recipe offers a rustic, hearty flavor profile that satisfies comfort food cravings. ItâÂÂs simple to prepare using pantry staples and frozen vegetables, making it an easy yet impressive addition to your weekly meal rotation.Ingredients
Directions
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Peel the carrot and potatoes thoroughly.
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Chop the carrot and celery into small, uniform pieces.
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Cut the potatoes into 1-inch cubes.
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Place the chopped carrots, celery, and frozen green beans into a small saucepan.
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Place the cubed potatoes into a separate, larger saucepan.
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Cover both pans with cold water and add a pinch of salt to each.
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Bring both pans to a boil over medium-high heat.
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Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until vegetables and potatoes are tender.
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Drain the vegetables, reserving some of the cooking liquid if needed for gravy consistency.
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Drain the potatoes well.
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Return potatoes to their pan, add butter and milk, and mash until smooth and lump-free.
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In the vegetable pan, add gravy and heat through, stirring occasionally.
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Serve a scoop of mashed potatoes on a plate and top with a ladle of the vegetable gravy.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 71.4kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.2g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 34.7mg2%
- Total Carbohydrate 15.9g6%
- Dietary Fiber 3.3g14%
- Sugars 2.6g
- Protein 2.2g5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.