As of: February 29, 2024, 8:17 a.m
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Whether as breakfast or as a side dish, with simple ingredients and a special preparation method, these fried potatoes are guaranteed to be crispy and delicious.
Crispy fried potatoes with bacon and onions are an unforgettable treat that is popular not only in Germany but also in the Alpine region.
Whether as a hearty side dish or a filling main course - these crispy potato slices with bacon and onions bring comfort to the plate and are perfect for all seasons.
In Bavaria and Tyrol, fried potatoes are an integral part of the hut culture and should therefore not be missing from the simply-tasty hut fun.
There they are served as “Gröstl” with bacon, onions and a perfectly cooked fried egg or perhaps as a Tyrolean Gröstl Burger with Rösti.
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The basic recipe for fried potatoes is very simple and can be prepared in just a few minutes, especially if you have leftover jacket potatoes from the night before.
Whether hearty with bacon and onions or vegetarian with a little parsley, classic fried potatoes are an evergreen and, alongside potato pancakes, fries and puree, one of the best things you can make with potatoes.
For delicious fried potatoes you only need a handful of ingredients:
With this recipe you can enjoy crispy fried potatoes with bacon and onions.
An Alpine classic for the next hut fun!
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1 kg waxy potatoes (this is the perfect way to prepare potatoes)
150 g bacon, diced
2 onions, cut into rings
2 tbsp clarified butter
salt and pepper
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Preparing crispy fried potatoes is easy thanks to these step-by-step instructions:
Wash the potatoes and cook in boiling salted water for about 20 minutes (depending on size and variety) until cooked through.
Drain, peel and let cool completely.
Then cut into slices about one centimeter thick.
Fry the bacon in a large pan without fat until crispy.
Add onions and sauté until translucent.
Remove and set aside.
Heat clarified butter in the frying pan and add potato slices to the pan.
Fry over medium heat for ten minutes until golden brown, turning gently every three to four minutes.
Add the bacon and onions again and season everything generously with salt and pepper.
Zack – done!
Easy Tasty Tip:
Patience is important when preparing particularly good fried potatoes.
Therefore, when frying over medium heat, do not turn the potatoes too often so that they can become crispy on the underside.
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You can sauté the onions and bacon separately before adding them to the fried potatoes.
This way they don't burn as quickly.
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If you don't want to enjoy fried potatoes in the form of a farmer's breakfast in the morning, but rather as a side dish throughout the day, you can traditionally serve them with Hamburg panfish or a Swabian onion roast.
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