Fried Potatoes and Onions
Ingredients
3 bacon strips chopped into ¼ inch strips (*optional – see notes for variation)
2 lbs potatoes cubes or sliced
3 garlic cloves minced
1 onion chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons chives chopped
Directions
Place the potatoes in a large pot. Cover them with water and season the water well with salt. Bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes are fork-tender (about 5 minutes).
Drain the potatoes and let them cool and dry in a colander.
Starting with a cold pan, cook the bacon in a large skillet with 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 5 minutes.
Sauté the onions with the paprika, salt, and pepper for 5 to 6 minutes until soft. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant and softened (30 seconds to a minute).
Raise the heat to medium-high. Add the potatoes and cook until golden brown.
Taste for seasoning and add more salt as needed. Sprinkle with the chives before serving.
