Pan fried potatoes and ham
Enjoy crispy pan-fried potatoes and ham, a hearty and flavorful dish perfect for any meal everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
 | 4-5 medium-sized potatoes – any type of potatoes such as yukon gold potatoes or russet potatoes. |
 | 1/2 cup of fresh or frozen green peas |
 | 1 cup of chopped ham chunks |
 | (Optional) 2-3 strips of bacon, chopped |
Spices and flavoring ingredients:
 | 2 cloves of crushed garlic, but you can also use 1 teaspoon of garlic powder or flakes |
 | 1-2 sprigs of minced parsley |
 | 2 tablespoons of olive oil |
 | 100 g (1/4 cup) of clarified unsalted butter or duck fat |
 | Pinch of salt and pepper |
How to make this pan fried potatoes and ham
- Wash the potatoes and peel them if desired.
- Chop the ham into small pieces.
- Boil the potatoes in water for about 10 minutes, then drain.
- Cool slightly and slice the potatoes into ½-inch pieces.
- Crush the garlic and prepare any optional ingredients.
- Sauté the garlic in oil in a large skillet or wok for 2 minutes over medium heat.
- Add the potatoes and butter to the pan.
- Season with chopped parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Cook and stir over medium-high heat for about 20 minutes.
- Add the ham and green peas, then cook for another 15 minutes until the potatoes are golden and lightly crispy.
- Serve warm.
There is nothing like golden and crispy potatoes that are sautéed with savory ham, peas, and seasonings. Talk about comfort food!
The potatoes need only a little oil to get that delicious crust while remaining soft inside, and the ham adds a smoky, salty bite that pairs perfectly with the crispy edges.
This dish is also quite easy to customize. Add bell peppers, onions, or cheese for extra flavor. And you can serve it on its own or with eggs for a complete, satisfying meal.
Similar recipes
If you like this recipe, you may also like:
Pan fried Potatoes with ham and peas
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4-5 medium sized potatoes
- 1 cup of chopped ham chunks
- 1/2 cup of green peas
- 2-3 strips of chopped bacon (Optional)
Herbs, spices and flavorings
- 2 cloves of crushed garlic
- 1-2 sprigs of minced parsley
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 100 g of clarified butter (1/4 cup)
- pinch of salt and pepper
Instructions
- Wash the potatoes and peel them if you wish.
- Chop the ham into small pieces
- Boil the potatoes in water over the stove for around 10 minutes and drain the water.
- Let the potatoes cool slightly and chop into 1/2 inch regular slices.
- Crush the garlic and chop any optional ingredients.
- In a large skillet or wok, sauté the garlic in oil for 2 minutes over medium heat.
- Add the potatoes to skillet, along with the butter.
- Add the chopped parsley, salt, and pepper to the wok.
- Stir the potatoes around and cook at medium-high heat for around 20 minutes.
- Add the ham and the green peas to the wok and cook for another 15 minutes until or until the potatoes are golden brown and lightly crispy.
- Serve while warm.
Nutrition
Please note: We are not certified nutritionists and these estimates written and produced for entertainment purposes only.
What to serve with it?
These pan-fried potatoes make a delicious side dish with a piece of meat like shakshuka with bacon or air fryer ham hock.
How to store it?
These pan-fried potatoes can easily be cooked in advance and kept for at least a day or two.
If you want to freeze these pan-fried potatoes, I recommend undercooking them slightly. Let them cool, and then place in an air-tight container in the freezer. When you are ready to eat them, place them back on the stove and finish cooking.
