German Fried Potatoes & Onions or Bratkartofflen is the ultimate comfort food and perfect side dish for German entrées such as schnitzel and bratwurst.
1 ½poundsYukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 4 cups) (See Note 1)
½TablespoonKosher salt
4slicesbacon
1 ½cupschopped onions (1 large onion)
freshly ground black pepper
1Tablespoonminced parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Cover potatoes with water in a medium saucepan. Add salt. Heat over medium heat. As soon a the water starts to boil, remove from heat and drain potatoes.
Cook bacon until crisp in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat, about 10 minutes. Removed from pan; drain on paper towels.
Add onions to skillet; cook until golden brown, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Remove onions from skillet with a slotted spoon.
Add potatoes to skillet; increase heat to medium-high. Cook, stirring occasionally until golden brown, about 15 minutes.
Return onions to skillet with potatoes; continue cooking over medium-high heat until potatoes are a deep golden brown, about 5 minutes.
Top with crumbled bacon; stir to combine.
If desired, garnish with minced parsley.
Yield: 6 servings.
Tips/Notes
May use red potatoes in place of Yukon Gold potatoes.