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Simply the Best Skillet Home Fries

Source of Recipe

From "In the Kitchen with David" by David Venable


Recipe Introduction

"I love potatoes. And one of my absolute, and I mean absolute, favorite ways of making them is in the skillet as home fries. Crispy, herby, crunchy, heavenly pieces of potatoes. They're perfect with scrambled, sunny-side up, or over-easy eggs. Be prepared for people to want seconds, maybe even thirds, so consider doubling the recipe."

List of Ingredients

â—¦ 1 ½ pounds small red potatoes, cut into ½-inch cubes
â—¦ 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
â—¦ 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
â—¦ 4 scallions, thinly sliced on the bias
â—¦ 2 large cloves garlic, minced
â—¦ 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
â—¦ 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
â—¦ 2 teaspoons kosher salt
â—¦ 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper


Recipe

Put the potato cubes in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Pour the potatoes into a colander and run under cold water to stop the cooking process. Drain well and set aside.

Melt the butter with the olive oil in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are browned and crisp on all sides, about 10 minutes.

Add the scallions, garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring constantly, until the scallions and garlic soften, two or three minutes. Transfer the home fries to a platter or serve straight from the skillet.

Makes 4 to 6 servings