Low-starch potatoes work best as they hold their shape after being cooked.
Potatoes are versatile vegetables and can be cooked in countless ways. You can mash them, boil them, bake them and even fry them. Potatoes cooked with onions and peppers in the skillet are a popular breakfast item. Really, potatoes make a good side dish with nearly every meal. It's best to have a cast-iron or nonstick skillet for cooking potatoes.
Instructions
1. Wash the potatoes with a scrubbing brush under cold water to remove any dirt and debris. Do not use soap. You may choose to peel the potatoes at this time if you don't like potato skins.
2. Cut the potatoes into thin slices or dice them into cubes.
3. Heat a skillet over medium heat, and add the butter or oil. Let the butter melt until it starts to bubble. If you are using oil, wait until the oil starts to ripple.
4. Place the potatoes in the pan. Add salt, pepper and other seasonings of your choice. Optional seasonings include garlic, rosemary or thyme. Add the onions and green peppers. Cover the skillet with a lid, and allow the potatoes to cook undisturbed until the bottoms begin to brown around the edges.
5. Remove the skillet lid, and gently flip the potatoes so that the other side can cook and brown. Continue flipping the potatoes until they are cooked through and browned and the onions and peppers are slightly browned as well. If the potatoes start to look dry, add oil or butter one 1 tsp. at a time.
6. Turn the heat to high when the potatoes are golden brown and soft. This allows them to get crispy. Remove from the heat and serve.
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