FoodFall in love with alpine-style potatoes: A hearty family favorite

Fall in love with alpine-style potatoes: A hearty family favorite

I am a master of diet dishes, but sometimes, I abandon all principles and prepare something hearty, fried, and with bacon. Does that sound delicious? Occasionally, you can indulge in skillet potatoes Alpine-style. My family is asking for this dinner again!

Alpine-style potatoes taste exquisite.
Alpine-style potatoes taste exquisite.
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Potatoes are an essential part of the cuisine. However, it's not just us who enjoy these vegetables. The Germans and Austrians love them too. They are trendy in the mountains. As you know, the focus there has always been on hearty, cheap, and easy-to-prepare meals.

Better not to count calories

Alpine-style potatoes? That's precisely what dishes with these vegetables as the main ingredient are called, and they are pan-fried with bacon and cheese. These are not diet dishes, and it's better to stop counting calories immediately. However, it's hard to deny their flavor. Therefore, you can afford them from time to time. Ideally, it would be after a mountain hike, but obviously, we are not always on vacation. After such a dinner, you can go for a longer walk.

Forget about hunger

Now is the best time for potato dishes because these vegetables are still "young." They have a lot of fiber, so they satiate you for a long time. Hard-working people in the mountains appreciate this effect, but it is also essential for us. They also provide a lot of energy and potassium, which positively impacts blood pressure. Of course, potatoes are accompanied by very high-calorie additions to this dish, but the body can benefit from some of their advantages. Let's treat such a dish as a good source of energy, strength, and satisfying appetite.

Alpine-style potatoes

Ingredients:

  • 8-10 young potatoes
  • 5 ounces smoked bacon
  • 2 green onions
  • 5 ounces shredded yellow cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon lard
  • A few sprigs of chives, optional

Preparation:

  1. Wash the potatoes and boil them with the skin on until al dente. They shouldn't be too soft. Cool them well and cut them into fairly thick slices.
  2. Peel and finely chop the onion.
  3. Cut the bacon into cubes.
  4. In a skillet, fry the bacon. When the fat starts to melt, add the lard.
  5. Add the onion and potatoes to the skillet and fry until nicely browned. Season the dish with salt and pepper.
  6. Before serving, sprinkle the dish with shredded cheese and chives.
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