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Fried Potatoes in a Skillet

Fried Potatoes

Sherri Carlson
This is an easy dish to add to a breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 6 people

Equipment

  • Medium Sized Skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 8 Potatoes, Medium
  • 1/2 Cup Butter, divided in 2
  • 1/2 tsp Salt, more per taste
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper, more per taste
  • 1/4 Onion, diced Optional

Instructions
 

  • Slice potatoes in half lengthwise. Then, Slice each half into thin slices crosswise.
  • Heat skillet on Medium.
  • Add 1/2 of the butter to the skillet and melt.
  • Add potatoes and onion, if using, to the skillet and saute.
  • Add the remaining butter as needed.
  • The potatoes will be soft and crispy when they are finished.
Keyword fried potatoes, hashbrowns, potatoes, side dish