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This HOME FRIES RECIPE is the perfect side dish for any meal, whether it's breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Crispy Breakfast Potatoes are a hearty way to start your day along with eggs and toast. And of course you can devour these savory Homes Fries for a little snack. These tasty potatoes go with just about everything, and they're oh so delicious!

Home Fries Recipe

Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 284kcal
Author: Becky Hardin
These home-fried potatoes are pan-fried until crispy for the most delicious side dish to pair with eggs, bacon, and pancakes.
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Ingredients

  • pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil divided
  • 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 sweet yellow onion diced
  • 1-2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
  • Kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro parsley or chives

Instructions

  • Place the potatoes in a medium pot and cover with cold water. Add 1 tablespoon kosher salt and 1 tablespoon vinegar. Stir well. Set the heat to high and boil the potatoes until just tender (approximately 5 minutes after water has reached a boil). Drain. Cool, to touch, and cut potatoes into fourths. Place the potatoes in a bowl and toss with 1 tablespoon oil.
    1½ pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, 1 tablespoon kosher salt, 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
  • While potatoes boil, heat 1 tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet set over medium heat just until the oil shimmers. Add the onion, sprinkle with salt & pepper and cook until onion is translucent and tender, 3-4 minutes. Transfer onion to a paper-towel lined plate and remove skillet from heat.
    3 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 tablespoon unsalted butter, 1 sweet yellow onion, Kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
  • When potatoes are ready, set the skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon butter. Heat the oil & butter until the oil shimmers, and add the quartered potatoes. Season the potatoes with salt and pepper, and cook in a single layer until potatoes are crispy and lightly browned on the bottom (about 6 minutes).
    3 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • Add the cooked onions and thyme to the potatoes; toss and season to taste. If desired, add cilantro, parsley or chives. Serve immediately.
    1-2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme, 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
  • Enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 284kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 1764mg | Potassium: 762mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 209IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg