Home Fries

Home Fries Recipe – a diner staple! Red potato cubes are cooked to perfection in a blend of butter and olive oil, and then seasoned with fresh rosemary, thyme, scallions, and garlic. Pair them with your favorite eggs, bacon, or brunch creations for a mouthwatering experience that’ll have everyone asking for seconds!

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Easy Skillet Potatoes Recipe

These Home Fries are a staple at our house. They are effortless to make and taste great! Tender red potatoes seasoned with rosemary, thyme, garlic, salt and pepper. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, they’re a flavor explosion that’s hard to resist. Whether served alongside your morning eggs or as a side dish for dinner, these potatoes are always a hit.

How to Make Home Fries

This side dish is super easy to make with only a few simple ingredients. Scrub potatoes and cut into 1/2-inch cubes. Place potato cubes in a large pot and cover with water. Bring the pot to a boil over medium-high heat and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until fork tender. Drain the potatoes and run under cold water. Drain well.

Melt butter and olive oil in a large cast iron skillet. Add potatoes to the pan and cook until brown and crispy on the outside. Add chopped green onions, garlic cloves, rosemary, and thyme. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Cook until the garlic is fragrant. Transfer potatoes to a platter and garnish with parsley.

Helpful Tips & Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the Best Potatoes for Home Fries? I use small red potatoes. You can substitute russet potatoes or yukon gold potatoes.
• Variations/Additions:
  • onions
  • bell peppers
  • mushrooms
  • bacon
  • red pepper flakes
  • cajun seasoning
• Are home fries and hash browns the same? Hash browns are traditionally shredded potatoes that are pan fried. Home fries are made from cubed or diced potatoes.
• Are Home Fries gluten-free? All of the ingredients in this recipe are gluten-free
• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
  • Reheat in the microwave or the air fryer.

What to Serve with Home Fries

When it comes to serving up a plate of home fries, the options are endless. These crispy, seasoned potato gems are incredibly versatile and can be paired with a variety of dishes.

• For a classic breakfast, they make the perfect sidekick to scrambled eggs and crispy bacon.
• Or, you can step up your brunch game by adding some sautéed mushrooms, spinach, and a sprinkle of cheese for a hearty skillet scramble. 
• If you’re leaning towards lunch or dinner, these potatoes go great with a juicy burger, a grilled steak, or grilled chicken.
• They also shine when served with some sour cream, crumbled bacon, melted cheese, and a dash of hot sauce for a tasty snack.

Whether you’re enjoying them as a breakfast staple or a savory side, these potatoes are sure to be a hit with the whole family. Looking for more delicious breakfast recipes? Here are some popular recipes from the website:

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Home Fries

Author: Plain Chicken

Yield: 4 people

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Home Fries Recipe – a diner staple! Red potato cubes are cooked to perfection in a blend of butter and olive oil, and then seasoned with fresh rosemary, thyme, scallions, and garlic. Pair them with your favorite eggs, bacon, or brunch creations for a mouthwatering experience that'll have everyone asking for seconds!

Equipment:

• Chef Knives
• Cutting Board
• 6-quart saucepot
• 12-inch Non-Stick Skillet
• 12-inch Cast Iron Skillet

Ingredients:

• 1½ -lbs small red potatoes cut into ½-inch cubes
• 1 Tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 4 green onions thinly sliced
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 2 Tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
• 2 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves
• salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions:

• Put the potato cubes in a large saucepot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Drain the potatoes in 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 large 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 green onions, garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 to 2 minutes.

Notes:

• What are the Best Potatoes for Home Fries? I use small red potatoes. You can substitute russet potatoes or yukon gold potatoes.
• Variations/Additions:
  • onions
  • bell peppers
  • mushrooms
  • bacon
  • red pepper flakes
  • cajun seasoning
• Are home fries and hash browns the same? Hash browns are traditionally shredded potatoes that are pan fried. Home fries are made from cubed or diced potatoes.
• Are Home Fries gluten-free? All of the ingredients in this recipe are gluten-free
• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
  • Reheat in the microwave or in the air fryer.

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