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Dad's Kentucky Home Fries

SUBMITTED BY: MS. DEE PHOTO BY: TRICIA JAEGER

"Yummy fried potatoes with the flavor of Kentucky, easy to make camping or at home, Leftovers store great in the fridge for a microwave breakfast on the go. For an East coast twist, add diced green pepper."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 17 stars. This recipe average a 4.5 star rating.
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  25 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 tablespoons bacon drippings
  • 4 large potatoes, peeled and sliced
  • 1/2 Vidalia onion, chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

  1. Heat the bacon drippings in a large skillet over medium heat. Add potatoes and onion, and stir to coat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender and golden brown, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, and serve.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2007 by Janine
These are wonderful. I have been making them just this way for years. Sometimes I like to add... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 20, 2007 by Laura
I cook the potatoes for about 10 minutes first, then add the onions and peppers and cook for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2005 by chellebelle
Very good potatoes. Not something we can get away with eating every day, but a special treat... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 7, 2007 by ILove2Ck
WOnderful! This is just how I grew up eating my fried potatoes. It doesn't matter whether you... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 5, 2008 by Stephanie
This recipe was was pretty good. I was trying to make the diner type of home fries that you... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 22, 2006 by Boos_Mommy
Don't know why they are called Kentucky Home Fries, you can get this in any diner in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 4, 2008 by mermaid
This is an old recipe. My mom used it 60 years ago or more. She would slice the potatoes in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 3, 2006 by LESLEYfromWI
I also added more seasoning. Instead of slicing my potatoes I cubed them. Delicous. Thanks MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 16, 2007 by JODYPTNMKR
This has been my favorite Texas food since childhood. I love to eat the hot potatoes/onions... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2006 by Rhonda Brock Fuller
These are Wonderful! But, I have been making them all my life, and I am from Alabama. No... MORE

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