Here’s a simple, classic potatoes and onions recipe—crispy, savory, and endlessly comforting 🥔🧅
🥔🧅 Potatoes and Onions
Ingredients
- 2 lb potatoes (russet or Yukon gold), sliced or diced
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 3 tbsp butter or olive oil
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- Optional: garlic powder, paprika, or fresh herbs
Instructions
Stovetop (classic)
- Heat butter or oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add potatoes in a single layer. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cover and cook 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes start to soften.
- Add onions, uncover, and cook another 10–15 minutes, stirring, until potatoes are golden and onions are caramelized.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot.
Oven-Roasted Version
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss potatoes and onions with oil, salt, pepper, and optional seasonings.
- Spread on a baking sheet.
- Roast 30–40 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy and browned.
🌟 Variations
- Southern-style: Add bacon grease and serve with eggs.
- Garlic butter: Toss with minced garlic during last 5 minutes.
- Cheesy: Sprinkle with shredded cheddar at the end.
- Herbed: Add rosemary or thyme for a rustic touch.
If you want, I can give you a one-pan potatoes, onions & sausage version or a slow-cooker potatoes and onions recipe.