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Bratkartoffeln German Fried Potatoes

Crisp pan fried sliced potatoes with smoky bacon and golden onions.

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  • Time40 mins
  • LevelEasy
  • Costabout £0.69 a head

Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.

4 servings

Ingredients

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Method

  1. 1

    Boil the potatoes whole for 15 minutes until almost cooked. Drain, cool for 10 minutes, peel and cut into 5mm slices.

    15 min
  2. 2

    Heat the oil in a large non stick frying pan over a medium high heat. Add the potatoes in a single layer, working in two batches if needed.

  3. 3

    Fry without stirring for 5 minutes until golden underneath, then turn and fry for another 5 minutes.

    10 min
  4. 4

    Push the potatoes aside, add the bacon and fry for 4 minutes until crisp.

    4 min
  5. 5

    Add the onions and cook for 6 minutes until soft and golden, tossing everything together.

    6 min
  6. 6

    Season with the salt, scatter with marjoram and serve at once.

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