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Home Fried Potatoes Recipe

By Danilo Alfaro, About.com

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Home Fries Recipe

Home-fried potatoes, or "home fries," may be thought of as a breakfast accompaniment, but it's the potatoes that really make a great breakfast. This recipe for home fries features red potatoes, onions, and red and green bell peppers.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 4 large red potatoes, cut into ½-inch dice
  • 1 large onion, peeled and chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
  • 1 large red bell pepper, cut into ½-inch dice
  • 1 large green bell pepper, cut into ½-inch dice
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • Kosher salt, to taste

Preparation:

  1. Heat a cast-iron skillet or other heavy bottomed skillet over medium heat.

  2. Melt the butter, then add the onion and garlic and sauté until slightly translucent, about 2 minutes;

  3. Add the diced red and green peppers and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring with a wooden spoon.

  4. Add the potatoes and cook, stirring frequently, for another 15 to 20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender but still firm.

  5. Season to taste with paprika and Kosher salt.
Makes about 4 generous portions.
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