Brit's Cheesy Onion Home Fries

Ingredients

• 4 large russet potatoes
• 4 tablespoons butter or canola oil, divided use
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste
• 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided use
• 1 small onion, sliced thin
• parsley (to garnish) (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Microwave potatoes as you would for a baked potato, but cook until*slightly* underdone- 4 take 12-14 minutes on my microwave (or use leftover baked/cooked potatoes).

2. 2

   When cool enough to handle, quarter potatoes and then cut into about 1 inch pieces (we leave the skins on).

3. 3

   Heat 2 tbl of butter or oil in a large non-stick skillet (or if you just cooked bacon in the pan, you can reserve some of the bacon grease and use that to fry in).

4. 4

   On medium heat, add onions and cook until 1 or 2 minutes before adding potatoes, salt and pepper, stirring to combine.

5. 5

   Let cook for a few minutes, flipping or stirring gently, until onions are tender and potatoes are to desired crispness.

6. 6

   If necessary, add additional butter or oil to prevent sticking.

7. 7

   Remove home fries from pan and transfer into microwavable casserole dish.

8. 8

   Sprinkle with one cup of cheese and fold in gently.

9. 9

   Sprinkle remaining cup of cheese on top and microwave for 1 to 2 minutes until cheese is melted.

10. 10

    Sprinkle a bit of parsley on top, if desired.