German Home Fried Potatoes
Transform your breakfast or weeknight dinner with these irresistible German Home Fried Potatoes, a crispy, golden skillet dish packed with hearty flavors. This recipe features tender Yukon Gold potatoes fried to perfection with smoky bacon, lightly caramelized onions, and a touch of rich butter for extra decadence. The secret lies in frying the potatoes until perfectly crisp while incorporating the smoky bacon drippings for amplified flavor. A garnish of fresh parsley adds a pop of color and freshness, making this dish not only delicious but visually inviting. Perfect as a savory side or standalone comfort meal, this German-inspired potato recipe is ready in just 40 minutes and will quickly become a household favorite. Serve it hot and enjoy a taste of authentic home-style cooking!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium-sized Yukon Gold potatoes
- 1 medium-sized Yellow onion
- 4 slices Bacon
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 2 tablespoons Oil (vegetable or sunflower)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Wash and peel the potatoes. Slice them into 1/4-inch thick rounds or dice them into small bite-sized cubes, depending on your preference. Place the sliced potatoes in a bowl of cold water to prevent browning and remove excess starch.
Peel and finely dice the onion. Set aside.
Chop the bacon into small pieces and set aside.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped bacon and cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the skillet.
Add the butter and oil to the skillet with the bacon fat. Heat until melted and shimmering.
Drain and pat the potato slices dry with a kitchen towel to remove excess water. Add the potatoes to the skillet in a single layer (you may need to work in batches to avoid overcrowding). Fry the potatoes without stirring for 5-6 minutes to allow them to crisp up and turn golden brown.
Flip the potatoes with a spatula and continue cooking for another 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally until evenly browned and cooked through.
Push the potatoes to one side of the skillet and add the diced onions to the other side. Cook the onions for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they soften and become translucent.
Mix the onions with the potatoes and sprinkle the cooked bacon over the mixture. Season with salt and black pepper, stirring everything together to combine well.
Cook for another 2-3 minutes to heat everything through. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Sprinkle fresh chopped parsley over the top as an optional garnish and serve immediately. Enjoy these crispy German-style home fried potatoes as a delicious accompaniment to your meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1247 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 62.9 g | 81% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.6 g | 103% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 98 mg | 32% | |
| Sodium | 3103 mg | 135% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 152.3 g | 55% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.0 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.3 g | ||
| Protein | 28.6 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 148 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 6.9 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 3698 mg | 79% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
