Dad's Kentucky Home Fries Recipe
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Dad's Kentucky Home Fries

By: MS. DEE 
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (29)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 352 | Total Fat: 7.3g | Cholesterol: 7mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2011 by Jillian Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Delicious! These "Kentucky style" home fries were very easy to prepare and very good. I cut...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2007 by Janine   view full review
These are wonderful. I have been making them just this way for years. Sometimes I like to add...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 20, 2007 by Laura   view full review
I cook the potatoes for about 10 minutes first, then add the onions and peppers and cook for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 7, 2007 by ~TxCin~ILove2Ck   view full review
WOnderful! This is just how I grew up eating my fried potatoes. It doesn't matter whether you...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2005 by chellebelle   view full review
Very good potatoes. Not something we can get away with eating every day, but a special treat...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 16, 2007 by JODYPTNMKR   view full review
This has been my favorite Texas food since childhood. I love to eat the hot potatoes/onions...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 5, 2008 by Stephanie   view full review
This recipe was was pretty good. I was trying to make the diner type of home fries that you...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 22, 2006 by caliboo   view full review
Don't know why they are called Kentucky Home Fries, you can get this in any diner in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 4, 2008 by bobby dee   view full review
Fixin this way is much better than any other. WIth a big crowd for breakfast, I cube 'em & par...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 4, 2008 by mermaid   view full review
This is an old recipe. My mom used it 60 years ago or more. She would slice the potatoes in...

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