How to Make Home Fries

A classic with a nice plate of scrambled eggs, home fries satisfy that morning empty feeling - in a big way. Serves four (or one extremely hoggish hungry person).

Difficulty:

Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• 3 lbs. potatoes
• 3 tbsp. butter
• 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• Groceries
• Large Pots
• Skillets

1. 

   Cook potatoes in a large saucepan of boiling, salted water for 12 minutes, or until just tender.

2. 

   Drain potatoes and cool.

3. 

   Melt 2 tbsp. butter and oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add potatoes and saute until golden, turning occasionally, about 18 minutes. While cooking, add another tablespoon of butter at the nine-minute mark.

4. Serve warm, perhaps with ketchup or Tabasco.

Tips & Warnings

• You can make the potatoes through Step 2 a day ahead of time. Simply cover the drained and cooled potatoes and chill until you need them.

• You can also add chopped sautéed onion, bell pepper, or even mushrooms to your home fries.

• Yukon Gold potatoes have a nice buttery flesh, and they won't fall apart as bakers (Russets) tend to.