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Southern Fried Potatoes

Source of Recipe

From "Deep South Dish" by Mary Foreman


Recipe Introduction

"Southern Fried Potatoes, also known as Southern-style hash brown potatoes, are one of the most popular Southern side dishes -- tender inside, with crispy outer edges. Excellent served alongside eggs for breakfast... or anytime."

List of Ingredients

◦  About ½ cup vegetable oil, bacon fat, butter, or any combination
◦  2 pounds russet potatoes (about 4 to 5), peeled and chopped
◦  ½ cup finely chopped onion
◦  Salt and pepper to taste


Recipe

Add oil, bacon fat, or butter to a 10-inch skillet, and heat over medium-high.

Add potatoes and onion; season to taste with salt and pepper, and toss to coat with oil. Cover, and steam 10 minutes.

Remove cover, turn with spatula in sections, and continue cooking over medium-high, uncovered, turning and stirring occasionally, until potatoes are browned as desired.


Serves 4 to 6