Short Order Home Fries

I recently came across a new cooking show/website on public television (since that is all I have :) that I really liked called Cook's Country. On the episode I watched, they made these home fries and they just looked so good and easy to make, so I thought I would post them.

Short Order Home Fries

Although we prefer the sweetness of Yukon Gold potatoes, other medium-starch or waxy potatoes, such as all-purpose or red-skinned potatoes, can be substituted. If you want to spice things up, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

1 1/2	pounds Yukon Gold potatoes (4 medium), scrubbed and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
4	tablespoons unsalted butter
1	onion , chopped fine
1/2	teaspoon garlic salt
1/2	teaspoon table salt
	Ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Arrange potatoes in large microwave-safe bowl, top with 1 tablespoon butter, and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Microwave on high until edges of potatoes begin to soften, 5 to 7 minutes, shaking bowl (without removing plastic) to redistribute potatoes halfway through cooking.
   

2. Meanwhile, melt 1 tablespoon butter in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened and golden brown, about 8 minutes. Transfer to small bowl.
   

3. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in now-empty skillet over medium heat. Add potatoes and pack down with spatula. Cook, without moving, until underside of potatoes is brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Turn potatoes, pack down again, and continue to cook until well browned and crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and continue cooking, stirring potatoes every few minutes, until crusty, 9 to 12 minutes. Stir in onion, garlic salt, salt, and pepper to taste. Serve.