German Fried Potatoes Southern Style

Learn today about a recipe that is very popular in the South of Germany: Fried Potatoes with some ham. Just delicious! It is the perfect side dish for Bratwurst or serve it for brunch with some sausages and a fried egg.
In Germany we call the fried potatoes “Bratkartoffeln”, and there are different ways to make them. But many people say the version from the South is the best. Try it out and let us know what you think. Happy Cooking!

Ingredients Fried Potatoes

(serves 4)
6 medium Gold potatoes
1 cup cooked ham or bacon (Speck) cut in fine cubes
1 small onion
salt, black grated pepper, ground nutmeg to taste
butter and olive oil for frying

Cooking Instructions Fried Potatoes

– Boil potatoes the day before and keep them in the fridge (that’s the best). Potatoes should not be too soft, otherwise they will fall apart during frying process.
– Peel potatoes and slice them thinly.
– Chop onion fine.
– Cut ham in small cubes.
– Heat oil in a non-sticking skillet (This is important. In any other regular pan it will stick to the bottom).
– Fry onions until transparent, add the ham. Mix well.
– Let cook for 1-2 min, then add sliced potatoes.
– Add spices as needed. Mix carefully, don’t mash potatoes.
– Turn them several times until they are slightly brown on all sides and crunchy.
– Serve them with fresh bread, sausages or Buletten, meatloaf or sauerkraut.