Skillet Fried Italian Herbed Potatoes is a quick and easy side dish that can be easily modified, by using different combinations of herbs and spices, to compliment any meal. This recipes calls for fresh sage, rosemary and thyme, but if you’re making this in the dead of winter you can substitute dried herbs as well. When we made these potatoes, we were fortunate to still have our supply of fresh herbs in our garden, even though it was the end of November.
Backstory
So far, our late Fall has been quite mild and it was on one of those very beautifully mild sunny Saturdays that our craving for baby back ribs kicked in.
We knew that once the snow hit the ground it would be impossible to get the Weber to the proper temperature for slow cooking the ribs. So we decided to make two slabs — one to eat that evening and one to save and freeze.
We were thinking ahead. Sooner or later we knew that craving would overtake us and there would be a foot of snow outside. Now all we have to do is take them out of the freezer and slowly heat them in the oven. YUM!!
Picking Skillet Fried Italian Potatoes
Naturally when we have moist juicy bbq’ed ribs on our plate we have to have a stellar side to go with them. 🙂 Immediately Skillet Fried Italian Herbed Potatoes came to mind. So, once we put the ribs on the the grill it was easy to get the rest of the meal prepped.
Prepping the potatoes
- It was just a matter of thinly slicing the potatoes — you can use either white or red.
- then slicing some onion to go along with them.
- then finally washing the herbs and finely chopping them.
We like having all of the slicing , dicing and chopping done ahead of time. Then it’s just a matter of tossing this and that into a skillet.
To be perfectly honest my Honey did the ribs and Skillet Fried Italian Herbed Potatoes.
What did I do? Well, I did the important things:
- like lifting the grill lid
- scrubbing the potatoes
- picking the herbs, you know, those kinds of crucial things.
After all, he is the Grill Master in the family and I wouldn’t want to interfere with genius 🙂
Our sons inherited his grill talent.
Grilling is a family interest
Now our daughter is a great cook but as far as grilling goes? I don’t think she gets into the brisket, pork butt, ribs, etc. The same goes for my daughter-in-law. Why should the women in this family try to compete?
All we have to do is hint at whatever grilled meat we want and off they go to fire up the grill and work their magic.
My Honey often says to anyone who’ll listen, that if he wants to sweet talk me into anything, all he has to do is promise me ribs.
Does it work? I’m not telling 😉
Finishing up on grilling and skillet potatoes
Once the ribs were done, basted with our fantastic spicy Bourbon BBQ Sauce, and resting we prepared the potatoes.
It took about 20 minutes to fry them in the skillet. Just about the right amount of time for the ribs to rest.
I made our usual tossed salad of Romaine, tomatoes, celery, cucumbers, avocado, olives and dressed it with our Italian Vinaigrette dressing. The Skillet Fried Italian Herbed Potatoes complimented out barbecued ribs perfectly. A wonderful meal to celebrate the end of grill season.
Tutti a tavola è pronto.
Un caro saluto e alla prossima.
Skillet Fried Italian Herbed Potatoes
Skillet Fried Italian Herbed Potatoes
Ingredients
- 2 cups potatoes thinly sliced (white or red)
- 1/2 cup onion sliced (small onion)
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 teaspoon rosemary fresh, chopped
- 1 teaspoon sage fresh, chopped fine
- 1 teaspoon thyme fresh, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground (or to taste)
Instructions
- In a large non-stick skillet over medium heat, melt butter and olive oil together.
- Add the remaining ingredients to the skillet. Stir until potatoes are evenly coated with spice mixture and onion slices are evenly distributed.
- Cook covered on medium heat for 15 minutes, tossing and turning the potatoes every few minutes.
- Potatoes will be done when slightly browned and fork-tender.
Notes
- Adapted from MarthaStewartWannabe on April 22, 2008.
Nutrition
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Veena Azmanov says
I love potatoes and I adore skillet fried potatoes. I usually cut mind in cubes but this looks so pretty ! Love the seasoning you have Marisa. Perfect Sides for sure.
Marisa Franca says
Thank you, Veena! We do like our potatoes! Are you all ready for New Years? Hope so. Have a Happy one.
Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy says
I am a potato lover. I can make a meal of potatoes on their own. These are perfect for brunch and dinner as well. Perfect side dish to many meals.
Marisa Franca says
Hey, Gloria! We do love our potatoes too. They just finish off a meal. xoxo
Denise Wright says
I so love fried potatoes as does my honey. Will have to make these sometime this week. Also those ribs look unbelievable!
Marisa Franca says
Hi, Denise! You won’t be disappointed. They really are tasty. Happy New Year!
Jen @ Carlsbad Cravings says
Marisa, potatoes are one of my favorite foods and your potatoes look divine! I love all the herbs – so flavorful and perfect for every meal!
Marisa Franca says
Thank you Jen! We do love our potatoes and you can do so much with them. Thank you for stopping and commenting.
Wendi Spraker says
These look so delicious! I’m starving and it is only early morning! I had some wonderful baby potatoes fried in DUCK fat this weekend at a restaurant. OH SO wonderful! Thanks for sharing your recipe. 🙂
Marisa Franca says
That duck fat potatoes sound wonderful. I’ve been trying to convince hubby to have duck at home. Thank you for commenting.
Neli @ Delicious Meets Healthy says
Oh my! These look so delicious!! Skillet potatoes are so much better than oven baked potatoes, or deep fried potatoes. Hope to try these soon!
Marisa Franca says
I agree with you!! And I think they are certainly quicker than the oven baked. Let us know how you like them.
Oana @AdoreFoods says
That’s how my mum was making them…ah! now I am craving skillet fried potatoes 🙂 Just yum!
Marisa Franca says
Guess you’ll have to make some for yourself 🙂 I believe you’ll really like them.
[email protected] says
Ummmm – when do you expect you’ll be eating that second slab of ribs? I’d be so happy to come and share! 😉 This meal looks fabulous. My gram used to make phenomenal Italian potatoes and yours are completely reminding of her potatoes and her <3… Thank you for that.
Marisa Franca says
We will be eating the ribs after the New Year — but friends are always welcome — just let us know when you want to drop by 🙂
Kelly Hutchinson says
These look so delicious and so easy to make! They would be great with a nice steak.
Marisa Franca says
We have had them with steak and you’re right — they are wonderful. Thank you for stopping by!
Joy @ Joy Love Food says
I love all the fresh herbs in these potatoes, they sound delicious!
Nellie says
I’m originally from Idaho so potatoes are in my veins! I can’t wait to try them this way! Great recipe!!
Marisa Franca says
Thank you! They are delicious and I really like the idea of making them to fit the meat.
Tracy @ Served from Scratch says
Oh I could eat these potatoes as a side with ANYTHING. Delicious!
Marisa Franca says
I’m with you — they do taste good with anything.
Ciao Florentina says
I love, love, love these potatoes ! Breakfast, lunch or dinner, this is a perfect meal for me. I’m making them in the morning, yummy !
Marisa Franca says
I’m with you and the potatoes — have you tried them with smoked salmon?? YUM!!
[email protected] says
Those potatoes remind me of something my grandmother would put together. We would them with sausage So comforting.
Marisa Franca says
Well, hubby did want to put sausage in the potatoes — he’s from the German side — sausage goes into everything. We decided that would be overkill with the ribs. 🙂
Diane P. says
My Italian Mamma made these as well. Haven’t had them in years, but I will be trying them SOON! Thanks for the nice post, Mariisa.
Marisa Franca says
You are welcome, Diane. The herbs do add that special something.
Chiara says
una ricetta molto saporita, vengo a pranzo da te ! Buona settimana, un abbraccio !
Marisa Franca says
Abbiamo sempre spazio per un’amica!! Buona settimana anche a te, un abbraccio.
Platter Talk says
This recipe is a wonderful and practical reminder of the usefulness and versatility of potatoes. You point is well taken, that they can be flavored with whatever herbs or seasoning you have on hand, making them fresh and delicious tasting every time; great job!!
Marisa Franca says
Thank you and you’ve expressed our sentiments precisely.
Jovina Coughlin says
As soon as I saw those potatoes, I knew you were an Italian girl. My mother made them and I make them occasionally. I have never included the herbs, but for sure next time I make them I will include the herbs. The ribs look absolutely delicious also.
Marisa Franca says
Hello Jovina! I hope all is well with you! I’ve missed seeing you. Yes! my mamma loved adding onions to her fried potatoes but adding the herbs just takes them to another level. I bet you are busy getting ready for Christmas 🙂
Jovina Coughlin says
Marisa, are you getting my posts? I receive yours and comment on all yours. I wonder if something is wrong.
LydiaF says
I’m always too impatient when I try to fry potatoes in a skillet. I’m going to try your method next time.
Marisa Franca says
I really think you’ll be glad with the method Lydia! Let me know how you like them.