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Dad's Kentucky Home Fries

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"Yummy fried potatoes with the flavor of Kentucky. Easy to make while 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." — MS. DEE

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2 tablespoons bacon drippings
4 large potatoes, peeled and sliced

1/2 Vidalia onion, chopped
salt and pepper to taste

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Directions

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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PREP 10 mins
COOK 15 mins
READY IN 25 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jul 22, 2012

I sprinkled the potatoes with a little Johnny's seasoning salt (instead of regular salt) and fresh ground pepper but other than that, I followed the recipe exact. Delicious. I made these to go along chili dogs. My husband said this is exactly how HIS dad made home fries.

—Sarah Jo

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jun 13, 2011

Good but not great.

—Jim Davidson

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44 Ratings

Feb 02, 2011

Delicious! These "Kentucky style" home fries were very easy to prepare and very good. I cut the recipe in half and partially microwaved my potaotes to cut down on cooking time. The bacon drippings while I admit aren't the most "healthy" really gave the home fries a nice flavor. All I added a little garlic, a bit of salt and peper with a dash of paprika and they were perfect with eggs, bacon and toast. What more could you want for breakfast?

—Jillian

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Mar 24, 2007

These are wonderful. I have been making them just this way for years. Sometimes I like to add just a touch of garlic. I also like to cover mine between stirring to help soften up the potatoes.

—Janine

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Jun 20, 2007

I cook the potatoes for about 10 minutes first, then add the onions and peppers and cook for another 10 minutes... it keeps the onions from burning.

—Laura

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Jul 07, 2007

WOnderful! This is just how I grew up eating my fried potatoes. It doesn't matter whether you slice them, chunk them, quarter them, or shred them, they are awesome. These must be done in a cast iron skillet, it just isn't the same in any other pan. I add lots of black pepper to mine as well. This is my favorite, but really unhealthy, way to eat potatoes. Wrap these in a flour tortilla with scrambled egg and serve with hot sauce, yummy! Great for breakfast or dinner as a side dish. Good Southern cooking.

—~TxCin~ILove2Ck

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Sep 16, 2007

This has been my favorite Texas food since childhood. I love to eat the hot potatoes/onions with cold ketchup. There have to be some extra-crispy areas on the taters. Maybe we should just say it's great home cooking with working class roots?

—JODYPTNMKR

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Dec 17, 2005

Very good potatoes. Not something we can get away with eating every day, but a special treat once in a while. I partially pre-cook the potatoes in the microwave (or use leftovers) so they cook up quicker and splatter less in the pan.

—chellebelle

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Nutrition

Calories
352 kcal
18%

Carbohydrates
65.7 g
21%

Cholesterol
7 mg
2%

Fat
7.3 g
11%

Fiber
8.4 g
33%

Protein
7.6 g
15%

Sodium
130 mg
5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Dad's Kentucky Home Fries

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 352
Calories from Fat: 66

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7.3g 11 %
Saturated Fat 2.8g 14 %
Cholesterol 7mg 2 %
Sodium 130mg 5 %
Potassium 1574mg 44 %
Total Carbohydrates 65.7g 21 %
Dietary Fiber 8.4g 33 %
Protein 7.6g 15 %
Sugars 3.5g
Vitamin A < 1 %
Vitamin C 123 %
Calcium 6 %
Iron 29 %
** Thiamin 33 %
Niacin 45 %
Vitamin B6 69 %
Magnesium 31 %
Folate 34 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.