Dad's Kentucky Skillet Home Fries
Dad's Kentucky Skillet Home Fries deliver crisp edges and fluffy centers, with smoky richness from bacon drippings and a hint of sweetness from Vidalia onion. They’re comforting and richly seasoned, perfect alongside breakfast eggs or as a hearty dinner side. Enjoy them hot from the pan, and they reheat beautifully for next-day meals.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Dad's Kentucky Skillet Home Fries, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 6 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 54
- Heart Health
- 70
- Metabolic
- 29
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 27
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat the bacon drippings in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 2
Add the potatoes and the onion, and stir to coat.
- 3
Cook, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender and golden brown, about 15 minutes.
- 4
Season with salt and pepper, and serve.
- Calories 136.04 kcal Moderate 7%
- Protein 2.8 g Low Source 6%
- Carbohydrate 31.87 g 12%
- Total Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 479.28 mg High 21%
- Dietary Fiber 3.64 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 0.84 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 70.95 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 1.23 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 461.06 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Dad's Kentucky Skillet Home Fries is made with 4 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon Fat, Salt & Pepper, Sliced Potatoes, and Yellow Onion. Each serving provides about 136.04 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Dad's Kentucky Skillet Home Fries made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon Fat, Salt & Pepper, Sliced Potatoes, Yellow Onion. The full list of 4 is above.
- How long does it take to make Dad's Kentucky Skillet Home Fries?
- About 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 136.04 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Dad's Kentucky Skillet Home Fries easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 4 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Dad's Kentucky Skillet Home Fries healthy?
- Dad's Kentucky Skillet Home Fries has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 136.04 calories and 2.8 g of protein, or 6% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 479.28 mg (21% of the Daily Value). It contains Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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