RAMP POTATOES

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In the springtime, I always look forward to making ramp potatoes. If you've never had a ramp, you are missing out! A member of the leek family, they have a taste like garlic, onion, and a little something special!

Provided by cookin'mama08

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

5 large potatoes, peeled and sliced
2 tablespoons bacon drippings
6 ramps, thinly sliced
5 slices cooked bacon, chopped
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until beginning to soften, about 10 minutes; drain.
Heat bacon drippings in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir potatoes in the hot drippings until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Stir ramps and bacon with the potatoes; season with salt and black pepper. Continue cooking until the ramps are soft, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 504.7 calories, Carbohydrate 102.6 g, Cholesterol 12.7 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 9.9 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 308.9 mg, Sugar 8.8 g