Sweet Potato Home Fries

 

1

tablespoon vegetable oil

1

tablespoon butter or margarine

1 1/2

lb dark-orange sweet potatoes (about 3), peeled, cut into 2x1/2-inch slices

1

small onion, sliced (about 1/2 cup)

1/2

teaspoon salt

1/8

teaspoon pepper

• 1 In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil and butter over medium-low heat until butter is melted.
• 2 Toss remaining ingredients with butter mixture in skillet, then spread evenly in skillet. Cook about 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are just barely tender.
• 3 Increase heat to medium. Cook about 10 minutes longer, turning potatoes occasionally with pancake turner, until potatoes are browned and tender.