mom's fried potatoes and onions

Name: Mom's Fried Potatoes and Onions
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 pound(s) yukon gold potatoes (4 medium) scrubbed, partially cooked and sliced thinly or diced into 1/2-inch cubes; 1/4 cup(s) olive oil; 3 - 4 tablespoon(s) unsalted butter; 1 large onion, yellow or vidalia; - salt and pepper, to taste

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Fran Murray

Fountain Hills, AZ

Updated on Nov 10, 2025

My husband, Mark, is a meat and potatoes man. He absolutely loves this fried potatoes and onions recipe! He will actually eat this as his main meal. It's wonderful comfort food.

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Mom's Fried Potatoes and Onions cooked until golden brown.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

While we were cooking these potatoes, we thought there was too much oil. But, once the potatoes are softened they absorb all the flavor from the butter and oil and caramelize beautifully. This is an old-fashioned recipe that reminds us of cooking in the kitchen with Grandma. They're almost like hash browns but without shredding or dicing the potatoes. Once fried, the potatoes are a little crisp outside and soft inside. Onions add tons of flavor. A delicious side dish you could serve at breakfast or dinner.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 10 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Pan Fry

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 pounds yukon gold potatoes (4 medium) scrubbed, partially cooked and sliced thinly or diced into 1/2-inch cubes
1/4 cup olive oil
3 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large onion, yellow or vidalia
- salt and pepper, to taste

How To Make mom's fried potatoes and onions

Test Kitchen Tips

We partially cooked our potatoes in the microwave for 5 minutes before slicing. Also, we did have to cook ours a little bit longer than 15 minutes.

Step 1

Melt the butter with the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Add the potatoes and spread them evenly in the pan. Cook undisturbed until the potatoes are golden brown on one side, about 5 minutes.
Step 3

Carefully turn the potatoes to ensure even browning and add the onion to the skillet.
Step 4

Continue cooking, turning the potato and onion mixture every few minutes, until the potatoes are well browned and the onion is softened and caramelizing, 10 to 15 minutes longer. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts

(per serving*)

calories: 182kcal, carbohydrates: 5g, cholesterol: 11mg, fat: 18g, fiber: 1g, protein: 1g, saturated fat: 5g, sodium: 197mg, sugar: 2g, unsaturated fat: 13g

*Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition information is estimated.

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