German Fried Potato Recipes

German Fried Potatoes

• 5 - 8 potatoes, see above
  
• 1/4 cup oil or butter OR 8 slices bacon, diced
  
• 1/2 onion, diced
  
• salt, pepper
  

• In a large skillet, heat butter or oil, or saute bacon until golden brown. Remove bacon pieces and set aside. Add potatoes (see above).
  
• Fry for about 5 minutes before turning to allow potato slices to brown. Turn, adding onions and continuing to gently turn as needed. Add more butter or oil if needed. If using raw potatoes, cover slightly during cooking.
  
• After potatoes are browned (and tender if using raw potatoes), add reserved bacon, season with salt and freshly ground pepper.
  
• Serve immediately, makes about 4 - 6 servings.

• Just before serving, pour 4 slightly beaten raw eggs over potatoes, gently toss and allow to cook a few minutes until eggs are set. This is similar to Hoppel Poppel
  
• Add fresh parsley and/or chives.
  
• Add more or less onions, as desired. Chopped green onions - tops and bottoms - would be great.
  
• Add some leftover meat pieces to the potatoes while they are cooking.