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Easy Southern Home Fries
Crispy, golden home fries made with simple ingredients and Southern know-how. A quick, skillet-cooked side perfect for breakfast, brunch, or supper.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 293 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound Russet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon oil (canola, vegetable, or peanut)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme finely chopped (or ½ tsp dried thyme)
Instructions
- Wash and dry potatoes but don't peel them. Cut the potatoes into approximately 3/4-inch cubes.
- Place the cubed potatoes in a microwave safe bowl. Cover with plastic wrap leaving a small space open.
- Microwave on high for 8-10 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. (Note: start checking the potatoes after 8 minutes; you want them to be tender but still keep their shape. A sharp knife should pierce through easily).
- Remove potatoes from the microwave and set aside.
- Melt the butter and oil in a large (at 10-inch) nonstick frying pan.
- Add the potatoes. Sprinkle evenly with the salt, pepper, and paprika. Using a spatula, lift and toss the potatoes to coat with the butter and oil. Be careful not to break the potatoes.
- Continue tossing the potatoes every few minutes to prevent burning.
- When the potatoes are a golden brown, remove the pan from the heat and sprinkle with fresh thyme.
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Notes
- Don’t skip the microwave step. It softens the interior of the potatoes so the time in the skillet is only for browning and crisping the exterior.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in a skillet over medium-high heat with a small amount of oil.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1
Calories
293kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
643mg
(27%)
Potassium
958mg
(27%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
245IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
37mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 293
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 293kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 643mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 958mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 245IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.