Home Fried Potatoes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 184kcal
Ingredients
- 2-3 lbs russet potatoes scrubbed and cubed into 3/4-inch pieces
- 1 large sweet or yellow onion diced
- 4 Tbsp vegetable oil (OR bacon grease)
- 2 Tbsp salted or unsalted butter
- 2 tsp seasoned salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp granulated garlic or garlic powder
- green onions for garnishing (optional)
Instructions
- Cut potatoes into 3/4-inch pieces. (Peel or peel intact)
- Heat 2 Tbsp oil in a 12 inch cast iron skillet or a large, deep stainless steel skillet over medium-high. Add onions. Cook for 2 minutes just until softened and translucent then use a slotted spoon to remove them from the pan. Set aside.
- Add the remaining oil and the butter to the skillet. Add the cubed potatoes, turning to coat. Cover and cook over medium-low for 15 minutes. Check and gently stir every 5 minutes.
- Uncover and add the seasoned salt, black pepper, granulated garlic and onions tossing together until combined.
- Cook 10 minutes longer uncovered, flipping potatoes every 5 minutes. Cook until the potatoes are tender on the inside and are browned on the outside.
- Serve immediately garnished with green onions or parsley.
Notes
- You can add diced bell peppers or mushrooms.
- You can add diced ham, cooked bacon or breakfast sausage.
- You could use bacon drippings in place of oil or butter.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 184kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 588mg | Potassium: 509mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 90IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg