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Country Style Fried Potatoes

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"These fried potatoes are the perfect companion for bacon and eggs. You may use oil instead of shortening if you wish."
Country Style Fried Potatoes Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 142 times with an average star rating of 4.6
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  25 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1/3 cup shortening
  • 6 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large cast iron skillet, heat shortening over medium-high heat. Add potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are golden brown. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika. Serve hot.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.61 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 23, 2003 by DREGINEK 
Very good basic fried potatoes. I'm not very patient so after cubing the potatoes, I cooked... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.61 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 23, 2003 by JOSIE 
These were really good. I made a big breakfast this morning and added these potatoes to our... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.61 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 28, 2003 by Sue S. 
These are terrific! My family devoured the entire pan tonight at dinner. The only changes I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.61 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 11, 2003 by MAGGIE MCGUIRE 
These basic fried potatoes were made great by frying them on 1/4 cup garlic flavored olive oil... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.61 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 13, 2003 by JENNIFER72_00 
I've been making these for years! The only difference is I use the leftover potato from when I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.61 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 4, 2008 by Nina 
Great recipe, but I found a few tips missing: - the shortening has to be genuinely hot before... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.61 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 14, 2003 by Navy_Mommy 
Great potato recipe. I will serve with breakfast occationally, but usually serve with dinner.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.61 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 25, 2006 by Lu 
I made this for Christmas morning and they were awesome. I have tried for a long time to make... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.61 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 21, 2007 by REID5858 
These were good. I didn't have an iron skillet and the potatoes kept sticking to the pan I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.61 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 3, 2003 by JADERN 
This is the BEST potatoe recipe! It was 7:00pm and I was short on time and energy. This was... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Country Style Fried Potatoes

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 326

  • Total Fat: 11.7g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Total Carbs: 52.1g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 3.7g
  • Protein: 4.8g

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