Can someone please help me???

[cassiesmom]

I hate to disagree with my esteemed sister, but Home Fries are cubes of potato fried in a pan or on a griddle with various and sundry things added in, onions, bacon, peppers, etc.

I didn't know those were called home fries. I understand home fries to be long, rectangularly cut deep-fried potatoes. (Like oversized French fries) But I'd like a big serving of the LH version of home fries, please! No bacon in mine, though. Do I put some oil or butter in the pan before I saute it? Do I start with cooked potatoes and how big should the cubes be?

[Cataholic]

To make the best home fries, I think you need to start with cooked potatoes, though it is hard to handle them. Maybe partially cook them. And, use a press to absorb some of the water, or drain them. And, use a heavy duty cast iron skillet. I like them 'well done' (i.e., burnt). Throw in some onion, OO, and just fry them. Never really taste the same.

[Lady's Human]

I use cooked potatoes, preferably cooled, then saute in the aforementioned heavy cast iron frying pan with onions, butter, and peppers, with just a touch of paprika, salt and pepper. Fry them until they're well browned.

Goes really well with an omelet. When I really cook breakfast, it takes me a while.