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Rosti (Swiss Fried Potatoes)

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This International side-dish features Potatoes, Onion; finely chopped, Bacon; finely chopped, Butter or lard. It delivers aromatic, well-seasoned taste, smooth, comforting richness. A reliable recipe that works well for everyday cooking. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4
Calories: 821.8
Dietary: Gluten-free
Description
This International side-dish features Potatoes, Onion; finely chopped, Bacon; finely chopped, Butter or lard. It delivers aromatic, well-seasoned taste, smooth, comforting richness. A reliable recipe that works well for everyday cooking. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 6 Potatoes
  • 1 Onion; finely chopped
  • 4 sl Bacon; finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup Butter or lard
Directions
  1. 1
    Salt and pepper to taste Boil the potatoes in their skins for 15 minutes until they are tender.
  2. 2
    Remove the pan from the heat, drain the potatoes and cool them under cold running water.
  3. 3
    When the potatoes are cool enough the handle, strip off the skins.
  4. 4
    Grate the potatoes coarsely in a large bowl.
  5. 5
    Carefully mix in the chopped onion and bacon and reserve.
  6. 6
    heat the butter or lard in a large, heavy 9-inch skillet.
  7. 7
    When the fat is quite hot, add the potato mixture.
  8. 8
    Lightly pat the mixture into a round cake with a spatula.
  9. 9
    Cook over low heat until the underside is crusty and well-browned.
  10. 10
    Flip over and fry gently for 10 to 15 minutes until the second side is crisp and well-browned.
  11. 11
    Turn the Rosti out onto a heated serving dish, cut into wedges and serve immediately.
  12. 12
    This dish of fried potatoes is served all over Switzerland, sometimes as an accompaniment to meat and sometimes as a central dish in a meatless meal.
  13. 13
    This variation is a favorite of the German-speaking sections of the country

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 821.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 54.4g84%
Saturated Fat 21.6g108%
Cholesterol 78.2mg27%
Sodium 1827.0mg77%
Total Carbohydrate 39.7g14%
Dietary Fiber 5.0g20%
Sugars 2.3g
Protein 41.6g84%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: bacon, boiling, butter, chopped, finely, fried, frying, international, lard, onion, potatoes, rosti, side-dish, swiss, title, vegetables
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