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Southern Fried Potatoes with Thyme

Using Russet potatoes, these Southern fried potatoes are perfectly crispy on the outside while remaining tender on the inside. Serve with a poached egg and ooooh weeeee do you have a meal!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: breakfast potatoes
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 469kcal
Author: Kathryn

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 small potatoes peeled and diced in ½" squares
  • 1 tablespoon thyme (or whatever herb you have available)
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 eggs poached, optional to serve

Instructions

  • In a non-stick skillet over medium heat, heat up olive oil then when olive oil is starting to sizzle, add potatoes. Immediately salt potatoes generously and continue tossing constantly for the next 10 minutes until potatoes start getting tender.
  • Crank heat up to medium-high and continue cooking for another 10 minutes, stirring a good bit (but doesn't have to be constant) until brown and crispy. Throw in thyme and pepper and toss to combine.
  • Remove from the pan and serve immediately with poached egg.

Notes

These potatoes really should be eaten immediately.  They don't keep well and retain their crispiness. 

Nutrition

Calories: 469kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 164mg | Sodium: 76mg | Potassium: 979mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 408IU | Vitamin C: 48mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 3mg