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Southern fried potatoes in a large bowl

Southern Fried Potatoes

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Whether you call them Southern fried potatoes, breakfast potatoes, home fries, hash brown potatoes, or something else, this delicious breakfast side is one of our favorite ways to enjoy potatoes! Pan-fried in butter with onions and a little salt & pepper to taste, this simple recipe gives you tasty fried potatoes that are delightfully crisp outside and soft & tender inside.
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total: 30 minutes
Recipe makes approximately 6 servings

Equipment Needed

  • Large skillet with lid

Ingredients Needed

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons oil (olive oil, avocado oil, vegetable oil, etc.)
  • 4 medium russet potatoes (chopped into bite-sized cubes, skin optional)
  • 1 medium onion (diced)
  • salt (to taste)
  • pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  • Heat butter and oil in large skillet over medium heat. Once butter is melted, add cubed potatoes and diced onions to skillet, in one even layer, then season vegetables with salt and pepper to taste.
    Potatoes and onions in large skillet
  • Cover skillet with lid. Cook 5 to 6 minutes or until potatoes develop light crust on pan-side.
    Pan-fried potatoes and onions in large cast iron skillet
  • Flip potatoes over and cook, uncovered, another 5 minutes or until potatoes are tender with light crust on pan-side. Serve warm.
    Pan-fried potatoes and onions in large cast iron skillet

Recipe Notes

  • Make it Dairy Free/Vegan: Use a vegan butter.
  • Make it Paleo: Use ghee instead of butter.

Nutrition Info (Approximate)

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 195kcal | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Total Carbs: 28g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Net Carbs: 26g | Vitamin C: 9mg | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 429mg | Potassium: 625mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg