home fries
My mother used to make these, and now I do. She called them home fries. I don't know of any other name for them. I might use a few different seasonings, but the method is the same. My family loves them! These are good without onions if you don't like them.
prep time
5 Min
cook time
35 Min
method
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yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 5-6 medium sized russet potatoes
- 1/2 cup diced onion (optional)
- - lawry's seasoning salt
- - salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening
How To Make home fries
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Step 1Boil potatoes whole for 25 minutes. Drain, fill pot with cool water and set aside until you can handle them easily
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Step 2Melt margarine and vegetable shortening in a large skillet, turn burner off.
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Step 3Peel potatoes, quarter and slice. Should look like little triangles. Add to pan.
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Step 4Dice onions, add to potatoes in pan. Turn burner back on. Move around to combine and distribute evenly in pan
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Step 5Add seasoning salt, salt and pepper to taste.
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Step 6Brown on one side over medium-high heat, about 5 minutes, turn over, brown on other side. You may put potatoes in a covered casserole dish to keep warm.
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Step 7Enjoy!
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