Country Style Fried Potatoes Recipe
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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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (168)

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

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 326 | Total Fat: 11.7g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 4, 2008 by Nina   view full review
Great recipe, but I found a few tips missing: - the shortening has to be genuinely hot before...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by DREGINEK   view full review
Very good basic fried potatoes. I'm not very patient so after cubing the potatoes, I cooked...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by JOSIE   view full review
These were really good. I made a big breakfast this morning and added these potatoes to our...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 28, 2003 by Sue S.   view full review
These are terrific! My family devoured the entire pan tonight at dinner. The only changes I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2010 by Jillian Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Delicious! I cut the recipe in half and partially microwaved the potatoes to cut down on...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 13, 2003 by JENNIFER72_00   view full review
I've been making these for years! The only difference is I use the leftover potato from when I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2003 by MAGGIE MCGUIRE   view full review
These basic fried potatoes were made great by frying them on 1/4 cup garlic flavored olive oil...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 25, 2006 by Lu Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I made this for Christmas morning and they were awesome. I have tried for a long time to make...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 14, 2003 by Navy_Mommy   view full review
Great potato recipe. I will serve with breakfast occationally, but usually serve with dinner....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 3, 2003 by JADERN Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This is the BEST potatoe recipe! It was 7:00pm and I was short on time and energy. This was...

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