Mama’s Potatoes and Onions

Name: Mama’s Potatoes and Onions
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ¼ cup (60 ml) bacon grease; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1½ pounds (680 g) russet potatoes (about 3 medium potatoes), peeled and cut into ¾-inch (2-cm) chunks; 1½ pounds (680 g) russet potatoes (about 3 medium potatoes), peeled and cut into ¾-inch (2-cm) chunks; 1½ cups (165 g) chopped sweet onion (from 1 medium onion); 1½ cups (165 g) chopped sweet onion (from 1 medium onion); 2 teaspoons kosher salt; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Preparation info

Serves
4

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
40 min

Appears in

My Southern Kitchen

By Ivy Odom

Published 2025

About

My mama taught me how to make a lot of things, but this is by far my favorite. It’s a humble side dish that I’d be willing to bet every Southerner has fond memories of. For me, it’s love in a cast-iron skillet.

Ingredients

¼ cup (60 ml) bacon grease
2 tablespoons canola oil</

Americas
United States
Side dish
Gluten-free
South America

Method

In a 12-inch (30.5 cm) cast-iron skillet, heat bacon grease and oil over medium-high heat until melted. Add potatoes and toss until coated.
Cover and cook, undisturbed, for 5 minutes, or until a few potatoes have browned slightly. Add onions, salt, garlic powder, and pepper; stir to combine. Reduce the heat to medium and cook, uncovered and stirring occasionall