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A classic old-fashioned comfort food with crispy potatoes and buttery, caramelized onions made in one skillet.
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Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
Mom’s Fried Potatoes and Onions
Calories:
320
kcal
Equipment
large heavy skillet
Cast iron works best
spatula
knife and cutting board
Ingredients
2
lb
Yukon Gold potatoes, scrubbed and sliced
0.25
cup
olive oil
4
tbsp
unsalted butter
1
large
yellow onion, sliced
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Slice the potatoes into even pieces for uniform cooking.
Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat until melted and hot.
Add sliced onions and sauté until they begin to caramelize, about 5 to 7 minutes.
Add potatoes, stir to coat, then spread into a single layer and cook undisturbed for several minutes.
Season with salt and black pepper. Stir occasionally and cook until potatoes are tender inside and golden outside, about 25 to 30 minutes.
Notes
For extra flavor, add garlic during the last few minutes or finish with fresh herbs before serving.
Nutrition
Calories:
320
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
38
g
|
Protein:
5
g
|
Fat:
18
g
|
Saturated Fat:
6
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
2
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
9
g
|
Cholesterol:
25
mg
|
Sodium:
220
mg
|
Potassium:
900
mg
|
Fiber:
4
g
|
Sugar:
3
g
|
Vitamin A:
8
IU
|
Vitamin C:
30
mg
|
Calcium:
4
mg
|
Iron:
10
mg