Diner-Style Baked Potato Home Fries Recipe
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Diner-Style Baked Potato Home Fries

By: Gowins 
"When I was working my way through college at a local diner, I learned that they used leftover baked potatoes from the dinner menu that they baked the day before. They always made extra baked potatoes so that they could use them for home fries the next morning. I discovered that this was the 'secret' to having flaky, crispy home fries. Very easy to make."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (14)

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

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 large baking potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Scrub the potatoes well and pierce with a fork. Cook on full power in microwave oven for 5 minutes; turn the potatoes over and cook 5 more minutes. Remove the potatoes from the oven and set aside to cool. Thinly slice the cooled potatoes.
  2. Cook and stir the butter and onion in a large skillet over medium heat until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Gently place the potatoes into the skillet and fry, carefully flipping the potatoes a few times, until slices are browned around the edges. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 126 | Total Fat: 5.9g | Cholesterol: 15mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 29, 2010 by DEBORAHARV614   view full review
This is almost identical to my mothers recipe, the only real difference is that she adds a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 27, 2010 by slwpk82   view full review
Wow -- just saw this same "type" of recipe featured on PBS 'Breakfast Special" and they showed...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 26, 2010 by ALECONE Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Similar to how I grew up eating them~but we used bacon drippings instead of butter. The key,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2010 by Baker Bee Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I have done this many times with left over potatoes. For true diner type potatoes I would also...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2010 by Tasha Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Exactly what I was looking for. I had leftover baked potatoes that I wanted to use up. I did...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 3, 2010 by D.E.   view full review
Delicious! Easy to prepare. Good, nourishing, home-style cooking. Like several of the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 8, 2011 by michele   view full review
thanks so much. this is the best "secret" to know i have now gotten so many raves at...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 7, 2010 by WickedCreations Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This is the closest to diner style. I made this for my daughter and she loved it. Will make...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 28, 2011 by hanras   view full review
not my style
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 28, 2011 by HappyCookie   view full review
Delish! Have never been happy with my home fries...guess baking before hand was the secret! ...

 

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