Title: How to Cook Potatoes | Better Homes & Gardens
Headings: How to Cook Potatoes
How to Cook Potatoes
How to Bake Potatoes
How to Make Fried Potatoes
How to Boil Potatoes
How to Boil Sweet Potatoes
How to Make Scalloped Potatoes
How to Make Mashed Potatoes
How to Mash Potatoes
Handheld Potato Masher
Potato Ricer
Electric Mixer

Content: Top as desired and dig in! How to Make Fried Potatoes
Fried Smashed Potatoes
Call them what you like—fried potatoes, home fries, cottage fries—they're delicious no matter the name! Similar to French fries, fried potatoes are thinly sliced potatoes or wedges that are cooked in butter or oil. You can easily cook them on your stovetop or in the oven. Follow these instructions for cooking them in a skillet: For about four servings of fried potatoes, start with three washed medium potatoes, and thinly slice them crosswise so that each slice is about 1/8 inch thick. In a large skillet, melt butter or margarine (using about 1 tablespoon for each medium potato) over medium heat. Add potato slices and cook, covered, for 8 minutes, turning occasionally. Uncover and cook for 12 to 15 minutes more, or until the potatoes are tender and light brown, turning occasionally. If necessary, you might have to add additional butter while the potatoes are cooking.