Fried Potatoes with Rosemary

Fried potatoes or home fries are perfect for breakfast. These crispy chunks of potatoes are lightly seasoned so they go well with just about anything. Whether you’re serving pancakes, omelettes, or bacon and eggs, a side of Pan Fried Potatoes with Rosemary will definitely take your breakfast to an entirely new level. Let’s face it, everyone loves some fried potatoes for breakfast, and these delectable little potatoes are exactly what fried potatoes should be!

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Pan Fried Potatoes with Rosemary

Learn how to perfect pan fry potatoes. If you've been struggling to get potatoes that come out perfectly cooked without any burning, this recipe is for you. These Pan Fried Potatoes with Rosemary are easy to make, you just need to know the secret of frying them to perfection. Sometimes we all have to go back and revisit the basics.

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Ingredients

• 6 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 3 Tbsp vegetable or canola oil
• 3 Tbsp butter
• 1/2 tsp paprika, or to taste
• Kosher salt, to taste
• freshly grated black pepper, to taste
• 1-2 Rosemary Sprigs

Servings Ingredients 6 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed 3 Tbsp vegetable or canola oil 3 Tbsp butter 1/2 tsp paprika, or to taste Kosher salt, to taste freshly grated black pepper, to taste 1-2 Rosemary Sprigs

Instructions

1. Cube the potatoes and rinse under cold water; drain in colander and pat dry with paper towels.
2. Heat the oil and butter in large, heavy skillet (preferably cast iron), over medium heat. When the pan and oil are hot, add the cubed potatoes and toss to coat with the oil and butter. Season with paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. While the potatoes are cooking, remove the leaves from the sprigs of rosemary and finely chop; set aside.
4. Cover the pan and cook for about 10 minutes, until potatoes are fork tender. Remove cover, and continue cooking for another 10 minutes or until crispy and lightly browned. Add the chopped rosemary during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Turn the potatoes frequently in order to evenly brown them on all sides.

Recipe Notes

If you want to take these potatoes to an entirely new level, fry them with clarified butter. The flavor is amazing!

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