Ingredients
3 potatoes, lg.
2 onions, chopped, med.
3 tbsp butter
2 tbsp cinnamon
1 salt
1 pepper
Directions
***NOTE*** Do NOT replace the butter in this recipe for anything
else. I can tell you from my experience and experimentation that the
results are NOT the same. It is the combination of tastes of butter,
onions and cinnamon that make this dish. I have even tried
combinations of oleo and butter, and oil and butter with disastrous
results. The frying fat MUST be pure, 100% butter. ****** Peel and
slice potatoes. Peel and chop onions. Melt butter in a skillet. Place
potatoes and onion in skillet. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add
cinnamon (I used the quantity of 2 tb, this is merely a guesstimate,
I use a VERY generous amount). Fry on medium heat, turning
occasionally, until potatoes are tender and slightly browned. Great
served with shirred eggs or fried eggs with crisp bacon.
Servings: 3 servings
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Categories: Potato; Vegetable
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