Best Skillet Red Potatoes Recipes

SKILLET RED POTATOES

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When I'm in a hurry to prepare potatoes, I resort to this recipe for skillet potatoes that I created myself. The mix of seasonings is just right and makes a delicious, attractive side dish. It's been a family favorite for a long time and fits with most any meal. -Lois Collier, Vineland, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 medium red potatoes, cooked and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add potatoes; cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in remaining ingredients; cook and stir until potatoes are browned and tender, about 5 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205 calories, Fat 14g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 7mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

GARLIC SKILLET RED POTATOES

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I got this from a newspaper. It's easy and tasty! You can use corn oil too and I like kosher salt. They get nice and crisp.

Provided by Oolala

Categories Potato

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 lbs small red potatoes, quartered
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
Stir in potatoes.
Cover skillet; cook, stirring, until potatoes are almost tender, about 12-15 minutes.
Uncover, reduce heat to low.
Stir in garlic, salt and pepper.
Cook, stirring, until potatoes are tender, about 2 minutes.
Sprinkle parsley and add salt to taste if desired.

SKILLET POTATOES WITH RED PEPPER AND WHOLE GARLIC CLOVES

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You'll be surprised that a skillet potato recipe this simple has so much flavor. I love how the whole garlic cloves turn sweet after being caramelized. Yum! -Anita Osborne, Thomasburg, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
12 garlic cloves, peeled
2 pounds potatoes, cut into 1/4- to 1/2-inch cubes (about 7 cups)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 large sweet red pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

Steps:

In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat oil over medium-low heat. Add garlic cloves; cook, uncovered, until almost tender, 10 minutes, stirring occasionally., Increase heat to medium. Stir in potatoes, salt and pepper. Cook, uncovered, 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add red pepper; cook and stir until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 303mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

SKILLET FRIED RED POTATOES

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Traditional goodness perfect for breakfast or dinner. The smaller the potatoes are cut, the quicker they are to cook.

Provided by jusme

Categories Potato

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 -5 red potatoes, chopped into smallish bite-size pieces
1/2 medium red onion, chopped
olive oil
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
garlic powder, to taste
dried thyme, to taste
dried parsley, to taste

Steps:

Put potatoes in microwave safe dish with lid and cook until tender.
Heat oil in medium skillet, add onion and potato, and seasonings to taste.
Cook on medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, letting the potatoes get browned as they fry.
Cooking time varies on the amount of brown you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.1, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 13.2, Carbohydrate 35.3, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 2.7, Protein 4.2