Iron Skillet Potato’s with Fried Leeks and Onions

• Cuisine
  • American
  • French
• Course
  • Main Course
• Suitable for Diet
  • Vegetarian
• Tags
  • Garden Fresh
  • Vegetarian
  • Veggies

Getting Started

What You’ll Need

• 5-6 baked potatoes sliced (great leftover idea)
• Or if starting from scratch, microwave or boil the potatoes till just tender
• 1 fresh leek (sliced thin)
• ½ red onion (sliced thin)
• 3-4 tablespoons butter
• 3-4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Method

1

Prepare the potatoes, slice and set aside. Slice the leeks and onions; set aside. In a medium size iron skillet melt the butter over medium to high heat; add the sliced potatoes in layers, salt and pepper and fry for 15-20 minutes till golden brown.

2

While potatoes are frying; pan roast in a separate skillet the leeks and onions in the olive oil till tender and slightly charred; 7-10 minutes; remove from heat and set aside

3

Remove iron skillet from heat and place a heavy plate over the skillet; using heavy oven mitts flip skillet over and allow the potatoes to rest onto the plate; top with the fried leeks and onions.

4

Serve immediately