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German Fried Potatoes & Onions

German Fried Potatoes & Onions ( Bratkartofflen)

Chula King
German Fried Potatoes & Onions or Bratkartofflen is the ultimate comfort food and perfect side dish for German entrées such as schnitzel and bratwurst. 
4.73 from 11 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Side Dish
Cuisine German, Oktoberfest
Servings 6 servings
Calories 142 kcal

Equipment

  • 12-inch nonstick skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 4 cups) (See Note 1)
  • ½ Tablespoon Kosher salt
  • 4 slices bacon
  • 1 ½ cups chopped onions (1 large onion)
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon minced 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

  1. May use red potatoes in place of Yukon Gold potatoes. 

Nutrition

Calories: 142kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 5gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 691mgPotassium: 555mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin C: 15.9mgCalcium: 43mgIron: 3.8mg
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