Skillet potatoes Alpine-style: A hearty delight for potato lovers

Potatoes are an important part of home cuisine. However, it's not just us who enjoy these vegetables. The Germans and Austrians love them too. They are particularly popular in the mountains. As you know, the focus there has always been on hearty, affordable, and easy-to-prepare meals.

Alpine-style potatoes? That's precisely what dishes with these vegetables as the main ingredient are called, which are pan-fried with bacon and cheese. These are not diet dishes, and it's better to stop counting calories immediately. However, it's hard to deny their flavour. Therefore, you can afford them from time to time. Ideally, it would be after a mountain hike, but obviously, we are not always on vacation. Simply, after such a dinner, you can go for a longer walk.

Now is the best time for potato dishes because these vegetables are still "young." They have a lot of fibre, so they satiate you for a long time. Hard-working people in the mountains appreciate this effect, but it is also essential for us. They also provide a lot of energy and potassium, which positively impacts blood pressure. Of course, potatoes are accompanied by very high-calorie additions to this dish, but the body can benefit from some of their advantages. Let's treat such a dish as a good source of energy, strength, and satisfying appetite.

Ingredients:            

• 8–10 young potatoes
• 140 grams of smoked bacon
• 2 green onions
• 140 grams of shredded yellow cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon lard
• A few sprigs of chives (optional)

Preparation:          

1. Wash the potatoes and boil them with the skin on until al dente. They shouldn't be too soft. Cool them well and cut them into fairly thick slices.
2. Peel and finely chop the onion.
3. Cut the bacon into cubes.
4. In a skillet, fry the bacon. When the fat starts to melt, add the lard.
5. Add the onion and potatoes to the skillet and fry until nicely browned. Season the dish with salt and pepper.
6. Before serving, sprinkle the dish with shredded cheese and chives.