Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2 pounds potatoes (peeled and 1/2-inch diced)
  • 1 1/2 cups sweet onion (chopped, about 1 medium onion)
  • 1 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons minced green onion (white and green parts, for garnish - optional. About 3 green onions.)
  • 1/2 pound smoked ham slices (cut in short strips)

Instruction

  • Heat a 10 - 12 inch fry pan over medium high beat. Add butter and melt the butter.
  • when the bubbles from the melting butter subside, turn the heat to medium. Add the potatoes, salt, and pepper. Don't stir the potatoes for 5 minutes to allow for a sear and turn golden on the first side. 
  • Continue to cook the potatoes for 15 minutes, turning and stirring with a flat spatula every 5 minutes. Add the onions and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add the ham steak batons and cook for 2 - 3 minutes or until ham is heated through.
  • Turn off the heat and sprinkle on the green onions. Serve immediately with a fried egg for a beautiful breakfast.