Rösti Potatoes with Peppers and Onions

  • Prep 25 min
  • Total 25 min
  • Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon margarine or butter
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
  • 1 (1 lb. 4-oz.) pkg. refrigerated shredded hash-brown potatoes
  • 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 oz. (1/2 cup) shredded Swiss cheese

Steps

  • 1
    Melt margarine in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper; cook and stir 2 minutes.
  • 2
    Add potatoes. Sprinkle with seasoned salt and pepper; mix well. Spread mixture evenly and firmly in skillet. Cover; cook over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes or until golden brown on bottom.
  • 3
    Stir potatoes; press evenly and firmly in skillet. Cover; cook an additional 4 to 6 minutes or until golden brown on bottom. Stir again if necessary. Cook until potatoes are cooked and mostly golden brown. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover; let stand 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese melts.

  • In Switzerland, rösti means "crisp and brown." Rösti potatoes are made from shredded potatoes, browned on both sides and flattened into a pancake-shape.
  • Frozen shredded hash-brown potatoes can be used in place of the refrigerated shredded potatoes.
  • Serve these delicious potatoes with pork chops or steaks. At brunch, try them with turkey sauce patties.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
140
Calories from Fat
45
Total Fat
5g
8%
Saturated Fat
2g
10%
Cholesterol
10mg
3%
Sodium
250mg
10%
Total Carbohydrate
19g
6%
Dietary Fiber
2g
8%
Sugars
1g
Protein
5g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
4%
4%
Vitamin C
15%
15%
Calcium
10%
10%
Iron
6%
6%
Exchanges:
1 1/2 Starch; 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 1 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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