Creamed New Potatoes With a Simple Seasoned White Sauce

Gather the ingredients. The Spruce Eats / Kristina Vanni Put the potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water. Add about 1 teaspoon of salt per quart of water. Bring the water to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pan, and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, or just until the potatoes are tender. The Spruce Eats / Kristina Vanni In a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat; blend in flour until smooth. Gradually stir in the milk or half-and-half. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened and smooth. The Spruce Eats / Kristina Vanni Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste. The Spruce Eats / Kristina Vanni Drain the cooked potatoes and then transfer to a serving dish. The Spruce Eats / Kristina Vanni Pour sauce over potatoes and sprinkle with paprika. The Spruce Eats / Kristina Vanni