Description
This skillet-fried classic is the perfect go-to for a quick breakfast, easy dinner, or hearty snack. Golden potatoes, caramelized onions, and smoky sausage make every bite savory and satisfying. It’s a great recipe to keep in your rotation if you’re searching for practical weeknight dinner ideas, comforting skillet meals, or simple food ideas that the whole family loves.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced
1 large yellow onion, sliced
14 ounces smoked Polish sausage, sliced into thick coins
2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional garnish)
Instructions
1. Peel and dice the potatoes into bite-sized cubes. Parboil them in salted water for about 5 minutes until just tender. Drain and pat dry to remove excess moisture.
2. Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add sliced sausage and cook until browned and crispy on the edges. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same pan, add sliced onions and sauté in the sausage drippings until soft and caramelized, about 6–8 minutes.
4. Add olive oil or butter to the skillet, then toss in the parboiled potatoes. Spread in a single layer and let them cook undisturbed for 4–5 minutes until golden and crispy. Flip and continue until evenly browned.
5. Return the sausage and onions to the pan. Add garlic if using. Toss everything together, season with salt and pepper, and cook for another 2–3 minutes until flavors meld.
6. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Make sure the potatoes are fully dry before frying to get the best crisp texture.
Use a heavy-bottomed or cast iron skillet for even browning and deeper flavor.
Add a splash of broth or water at the end if you prefer a softer texture for the potatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1¼ cups
- Calories: 435
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg