Description
Nostalgic Fried Cabbage and Potatoes is a comforting one-skillet Southern classic made with tender cabbage, crispy potatoes, onions, and optional smoked sausage or bacon. This easy, budget-friendly meal is perfect for weeknights and packed with flavor. Try this cabbage and potatoes recipe today!
Ingredients
3 tablespoons butter or bacon grease
4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small head of green cabbage, shredded
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup cooked bacon or smoked sausage (optional)
Instructions
1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the butter or bacon grease.
2. Add diced potatoes in a single layer and cook for 8–10 minutes until golden and starting to crisp.
3. Stir in chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook for another 5 minutes until soft and fragrant.
4. Add the shredded cabbage to the skillet. Cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender and lightly browned.
5. If using, add in cooked sausage or bacon. Mix well and cook for 2–3 more minutes to blend the flavors.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Notes
Let potatoes cook undisturbed at first for a crispy crust.
Add cabbage in batches if your skillet is full; it will cook down.
Use red potatoes or Russets if Yukon Golds are not available.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg