Fried Potatoes and Cabbage

A hearty dish combining tender russet potatoes and sautéed Savoy cabbage, cooked until golden and crusty. This comforting side dish features buttery mashed potatoes mixed with cabbage for a delicious blend of textures and flavors.

4 servings
33 min

Ingredients

  • 1 lb russet potatoes
  • ¾ stick unsalted butter
  • 1 lb Savoy cabbage
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Cover potatoes with cold salted water by 1 inch and bring to a boil, then boil, uncovered, until tender when pierced with a sharp knife, about 18 minutes. Drain in a colander.

    18 min

  2. 2.

    Heat butter in a 10-inch heavy nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until foam subsides, then sauté cabbage with salt and pepper, stirring frequently, until tender, about 5 minutes.

    5 min

  3. 3.

    Add potatoes, mashing and stirring them into cabbage while leaving some lumps and pressing to form a cake. Cook, without stirring, until underside is crusty and golden, about 10 minutes. Serve immediately.

    10 min