🥔 Depression-Era 3-Ingredient Potato Skillet
📝 Ingredients:
4–5 medium potatoes
1 large onion
Oil or butter (about 2–3 tablespoons)
Salt & pepper (optional, but recommended)
👨🍳 Instructions:
Prep the ingredients
Peel (optional) and slice the potatoes thinly.
Slice the onion into strips.
Heat the pan
Add oil or butter to a large skillet over medium heat.
Cook the potatoes
Add the sliced potatoes in an even layer.
Let them cook undisturbed for a few minutes to get crispy.
Add onions
Stir in the onions and continue cooking.
Stir occasionally so everything browns evenly.
Cook until tender
Cook for about 15–20 minutes until potatoes are soft inside and crispy outside.
Season & serve
Add salt and pepper to taste (if using).
Serve hot!
💡 Tips:
Cover the pan for a few minutes to soften potatoes faster.
For extra flavor (if you ever want to upgrade), people sometimes add a bit of garlic or leftover meat—but the original stays simple.
