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Pan Fried Potatoes and Onions - drain on paper towels.

Pan Fried Potatoes and Onions

Seasoned and browned potato slices with caramelized onions.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 390 kcal

Equipment

  • medium cast-iron skillet
  • spatula
  • cutting board
  • kitchen knife

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 2 pounds russet potatoes - peeled and sliced thin
  • ½ cup yellow onion - sliced
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Add vegetable oil and butter to a 10 or 12-inch skillet, over medium heat.
    1/4 cup vegetable oil, 1/4 cup butter
    Pan Fried Potatoes and Onions - add oil and butter to a skillet over medium heat.
  • As soon the butter melts add the potatoes. Top with sliced onions, salt and pepper.
    2 pounds russet potatoes
    Pan Fried Potatoes and Onions - add sliced potatoes, onions, salt and pepper.
  • Cover with a lid and cook for 10 minutes.
    Pan Fried Potatoes and Onions - cover and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Remove the lid, then flip the potatoes over. Cook the other side with the lid off. The potatoes should be fork-tender.
    Pan Fried Potatoes and Onions - remove lid, flip potatoes, and cook until browned on both sides.
  • Keep cooking the potatoes, flipping as necessary until they are golden brown.
    Pan Fried Potatoes and Onions - drain on paper towels.
  • Adjust seasonings, and serve as a side item to your favorite Southern meal.
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Nutrition

Calories: 390kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 424mg | Potassium: 1068mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 372IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 2mg
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