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Great home fries!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2025-04-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"cynandtom"},"reviewBody":"
I came across this recipe Easter weekend and wanted to give it a try as a side for our holiday breakfast. We didn\u2019t have any potatoes on hand, so I used frozen shredded hash browns instead. They came out great! Love the bacon combined with the potatoes! <\/p>
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If this is a lunch or dinner I'm making them for, I will reserve some of that grease in another pan and toss in shrimp and sausage so that everything has that delightful bacon flavor. Add a side of whatever produce-inspired salad or side you have on hand and a very satisfying meal indeed!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-03-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Purple8Ball"},"reviewBody":"Been making these for years but I slice my potatoes (rather than cube them) and add onion and a little garlic seasoning to the skillet.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-08-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldMagnet"},"reviewBody":"On river trips, this recipe was called \"cowboy potatoes\" a treat to this day!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-08-16","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanChefHat"},"reviewBody":"I often cook this same recipe for my German hubs and add beat in scrambled eggs sometimes. He likes it both ways and so do our boys.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-08-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleRocket"},"reviewBody":"First tasted as a, kid, my friends mother used to make. I started making it and have been making regularly, my husband loves and ask for all the time for breakfast. I chop fresh tomatoes and toss in with the bacon on top of the potatoes and onions. So good.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-08-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeWeights"},"reviewBody":"Also works great using frozen Potatoes O'Brien. Sacrificing that the potato chunks aren't as big, but still a hit. Have also used bulk sausage as well as diced ham. Family prefers the bacon just slightly over the ham, the sausage, not as much as the other two.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-08-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenBattery"},"reviewBody":"I cook breakfast for a mens group on Saturday mornings and they wished i had doubled the recipe - it will be a repeat on a regular basis -fantastic","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-10-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedScissors"},"reviewBody":"Made these and loved them! So tasty and will make many more times!!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-08-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeTrumpet"},"reviewBody":"Absolutely delish!!! Made them for the first time this morning","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-08-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanChefHat"},"reviewBody":"Great recipie! I used half of the bacon drippings. I took a portion of the potatoes (my family does not like a lot of spice) and added finely chopped cajun bell pepper and added it at the end with the bacon bits. 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