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Fried Potatoes in a Skillet
Sherri Carlson

Fried Potatoes

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

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

Equipment

  • Medium Sized Skillet

Method
 

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