Home Fries Recipe

Our home fries recipe can help you incorporate a moderate amount of carbohydrates through a savory potato dish. There are so many things you can do with potatoes, and this is one of the most convenient.

Read on to learn the health benefits of home fries and how to prepare them. But starting from the top, let’s uncover exactly what they are.

What Are Home Fries?

Traditionally, home fries are cooked potatoes served at breakfast. The “home” comes in as you can make them at home as a great, rustic comfort food.

Easy to prepare, packed with flavor, mouth-wateringly crispy on the outside, and fluffy in the middle— home fries are wonderfully versatile, and you can add all sorts to them.

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Home Fries vs. Hash Browns

Hash browns and home fries include two cooking methods using one vegetable we all love; so do we really need a showdown? If we must, it’s worth considering their similarities first.

Let’s start with the end product for both hash browns and home fries: a fluffy potato center under a crispy golden exterior. This is the reason we love both options for a fun-textured breakfast.

They also share a similar cooking method whereby we sometimes par-cook or boil potatoes before pan-frying or roasting them.

That leaves the differences. Whereas hash browns are made from shredded potatoes, home fries are generally made from bite-size cubes or wedges of potatoes, which adds to the satisfaction you get from eating them.

Wanna try out hash browns also? We’ve got you covered with these Air Fryer Hash Browns, Cheesy Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole, and Cauliflower Hash Browns.

Is This Recipe Healthy?

Potatoes are, by and large, considered healthy. Different types provide various nutritional benefits.

They’re great for gut health since they contain resistant starch (RS). RS is food for beneficial gut bacteria that turn it into short-chain fatty acids that may promote colon health.

It may also be worth noting that oven roasting, compared to deep-frying, results in lower fat and lower cholesterol food. It thereby decreases the risk of high cholesterol and heart health.

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While trying to keep the nutritional figures for every dish under control, we still recommend you introduce these home fries into your diet no more than twice a week. It is possible to have too much of a good thing!

Best Potatoes for Home Fries

1. Russet Potato

The Russet potato is ideal for baking, frying, or mashing. It’s a thick-skinned variety that’s high in starch, giving it a fluffy center and a neat, uniform color when fried.

That and its low moisture content provide a crispy golden finish you cannot otherwise achieve with waxy potatoes. It’s also another reason why fast-food restaurants like McDonald’s use it religiously to achieve an even-colored presentation.

2. White Potato

The white potato has a coat that is so thin, it’s almost transparent. And though it has slightly less starch than Russet, it’s still considered a multi-purpose potato.

It’s great for frying, baking, mashing, boiling, or roasting.

One example is Yukon Gold. These are medium-starch content potatoes you can readily substitute for Russet, even in our home fries recipe.

And if you still prefer the taste of Russet, you can make up for the white potato flavor with seasoning.

Seasoning

One reason the potato is a beloved vegetable is because of its versatility and taste. You can just add salt and achieve the best fried potato you’ve ever tasted.

Likewise, you can add a host of seasonings to enrich its pleasant taste. Our favorite combination is salt, pepper, and garlic.

These are just enough to complement its mild taste by adding a mellow pungency that doesn’t dominate the flavor.

We further added cayenne pepper for a spicy kick, and onion powder to enhance that savory flavor. They are also great for added flavor depth but can be omitted if you don’t like spicy dishes.

Fresh thyme and parmesan provide an herby, savory essence that effortlessly elevates any dish. With that covered, let’s show you how we incorporate all these flavors into our home fries.

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What Goes Good With Fried Potatoes?

Here are a few of our favorite options to pair with fried potatoes:

1. Onions

The rustic look of onions with potatoes doesn’t do justice to the pair’s taste. Together, they are the ultimate comfort food that keeps you eagerly coming back for more.

Besides being easy to prepare, the combination of salt from the fries and sweetness from the onions also works beautifully.

2. Peppers

Potatoes and peppers are always a hit. This savory duo is easy and quick to put together.

But what we cherish most is the sweet, subtle flavor the peppers release when fried. They take potatoes from simple to stylish.

Add some salt and pepper, and there you have it— a mouth-watering potato dish.

3. Eggs

You can’t go wrong with eggs either.

You can bake, fry, or scramble them and enjoy their buttery flavor. Crispy home fries served alongside creamy scrambled eggs are a simple and appealing pair.

Plus, a creamy egg texture against the potatoes’ crunchy layer makes breakfast hard to pass up.

4. Sausage

Sausages and potatoes is one of the best food combos. The meaty texture of sausages pairs well with potatoes’ fluffy center, giving you a satisfying chew.

Sausages also seamlessly add a spicy flavor to a one-skillet dish with potatoes. You can take advantage of their saltiness and fry them together with home fries to serve a full-flavored brunch.

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More Ways to Enjoy Potatoes

We firmly believe that when it comes to potatoes, it’s never enough. Luckily, this wonderful root vegetable offers so many ways to enjoy it that you might never have to worry about being bored of it.

There is, of course, the all-time classic Mashed Potatoes that would work well with just about any main course. If you’re in the mood for something fun and easy, these Air Fryer Potato Wedges, and Instant Pot Scalloped Potatoes are the stuff to go for.

For those who want to pair potatoes with proteins, there’s a wide selection to choose from. Whether it’s fish, poultry, or red meat, the combination will be undeniably scrumptious each time. Here are a few dishes that we highly recommend for a simple yet delicious dinner: Air Fryer Salmon and Potatoes, Ground Beef and Potatoes, and Honey Mustard Sea Bass.

Home Fries Recipe

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These home fries are a crispy cheese-topped dish. Serve hot and enjoy them for breakfast.

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• cook TIME 32 mins
• prep TIME 5 mins
• total TIME 44 mins
• INACTIVE TIME 7 mins

• COURSE Side Dish
• CUISINE American
• SERVINGS
  4

  servings
• CALORIES 249 kcal

INGREDIENTS

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• 26 oz russet potatoes (peeled and diced to ½ inch)
• 1 oz grated parmesan cheese
• 2 1/2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp scallions (finely chopped)
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/3 tsp paprika
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp onion powder
• 1/4 tsp cayenne
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/4 tsp fresh rosemary

INSTRUCTIONS

1

Preheat the oven to 450°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.

2

Peel and dice 26 oz potatoes to ½-inch cubes and transfer them into a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 7 minutes at medium-high temperature, then leave them to cool for another 7 minutes.

3

Add 2 1/2 tbsp olive oil to the bowl of potatoes and toss to coat evenly. Put the potatoes on the sheet pan in a single layer and roast them for 15 minutes. Flip the potato cubes over and continue roasting for another 10 minutes.

4

While the potatoes are roasting, finely chop 2 tbsp fresh scallions and place them into a small bowl.

5

Remove the potatoes from the oven and immediately sprinkle with 1 oz parmesan cheese and 1/4 tsp rosemary, making sure the cheese is on top of the potatoes. Put the potatoes back into the oven to roast for 3 minutes, then remove and transfer them into a bowl.

6

Add 1/3 tsp paprika, 1/4 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp onion powder, 1/4 tsp cayenne, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp salt into a separate bowl and stir to mix well. Add the mixture to the potatoes and toss to coat evenly.

7

Sprinkle with fresh scallions and serve hot.

NUTRITION

Nutrition Facts

Home Fries Recipe

Amount Per Serving (1 serving)

Calories 249Calories from Fat 99

% Daily Value*

Fat 11g

17%

Saturated Fat 2g

13%

Trans Fat 1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 7g

Cholesterol 6mg

2%

Sodium 285mg

12%

Potassium 789mg

23%

Carbohydrate 34g

11%

Fiber 4g

17%

Sugar 2g

2%

Protein 6g

12%

Vitamin A 195IU

4%

Vitamin C 37mg

45%

Calcium 83mg

8%

Iron 2mg

11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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