I’m breaking in my new cast iron skillet lately.  I thought there was a good chance to test out the crisping capability with a batch of home fries for breakfast.  While the recipe is simple there are a few keys.  Definitely use a cast iron skillet for perfect heat and crispy edges.  Using a combo of canola oil and butter will also help to brown and flavor these.  Finally, mix it up a little bit by using both sweet and russet potatoes.

MIXED POTATO HOME FRIES

Ingredients

• 1 Large Russet Potato
• 1 Large Sweet Potato
• 1/2 Medium Yellow Onion, Diced
• 2 Tbs. Butter
• 2 Tbs. Canola Oil
• 1 Tsp. Sweet Smoked Paprika
• 1 Tsp. Salt
• 1/2 Tsp. Pepper

Instructions

• Peel potatoes and dice each into 1/2 inch cubes.
• Put oil and butter in skillet and warm over medium heat.
• Mix up potatoes and diced onion and then place into warm skillet.
• Sprinkle salt, pepper and paprika over ingredients.
• Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 15-20 minutes.  Potatoes will be soft and everything will have brown crispy edges.
• Serve immediately.

Breakfast, brunch or dinner, these home fries will be a hit with you and your guests.  The recipe above serves 4, but you can easily double it for a larger serving.  If you like, the addition of a half red or green pepper diced in this recipe is excellent as well.  Maybe you’ll try it and use it as a base for a hash?  Try diced ham and a few fried eggs over the top.  Any way you fix it, it’ll be delicious.  Dig in!