Ingredients
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1 1/2
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4
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1
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1/2
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1/2
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Directions
Steps
1
Done
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Begin by Precooking the Potatoes. Arrange Them in a Microwave Safe Bowl, Top With 1 Tablespoon of Butter and Cover Tightly With Plastic Wrap. Microwave on High Until the Edges of the Potatoes Begin to Soften, 5-7 Minutes, Shaking the Bowl (without Removing Plastic Wrap) Half-Way Through Cooking. |
2
Done
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Meanwhile, Melt 1 Tablespoon Butter in a Large Nonstick Skillet Over Medium Heat. Add the Onion and Cook Until Softened and Golden Brown, About 8 Minutes. Transfer to a Small Bowl. |
3
Done
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in the Same Skillet, Melt the Remaining 2 Tablespoons of Butter Over Medium Heat. Add the Potatoes and Pack Them Down With a Spatula. Cook, Without Moving, Until One Side Is Brown, 5-7 Minutes. |
4
Done
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Turn the Potatoes, Pack Down Again and Continue to Cook Until Well Browned, Another 5-7 Minutes. |
5
Done
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Reduce Heat to Medium Low and Continue Cooking the Potatoes, Stirring Every Few Minutes, Until Crusty and Brown, 9-12 Minutes. |
6
Done
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Stir in the Reserved Onions, Garlic Salt and Salt. Pepper to Taste. Serve at Once. |
7
Done
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Nb - Remember to Turn Down the Heat For the Last 9-12 Minutes of Cooking or the Fries Will Burn. |
8
Done
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Cook's Note - the Best Potatoes to Use - Medium Starch or Waxy Varieties - Yukon Gold or Reds. High Starch Varieties Such as Russets and Idahos Will Break Down Leaving Nothing but a Greasy Mash of Spuds in Your Skillet. |