Ingredients

• 3 large or 6 small potatoes (Red preferred)
• 1/3 cup butter or margarine (a little more than 1/2 stick)
• 1 medium onion (optional)
• 1 bell pepper (optional)

Seasonings (to taste)

• 1/2 t black pepper
• 1/4 t seasoning salt
• 1/8 t garlic powder

Directions

1. Melt butter in frypan
2. Dice onions and bell pepper (should be about 1 cup of each)
3. Slice, dice, or shred potatoes (should be about 4 cups)
4. Sauté onions and bell peppers in melted butter
5. When onions are translucent, add potatoes
6. Sprinkle spices over potatoes (cover if you have the lid)
7. Cook over medium to medium-high heat for 5 minutes
8. Turn food over, there should be a little color
9. Cook according to color
   • If not much color, cook another 5 minutes
   • If a good color, cook another 4 minutes
   • If already a bit dark, turn the heat down and cook another 3 minutes
10. Turn food over again and check for color
    • If not much color, cook another 5 minutes
    • If a good color, cook another 3 minutes
    • If already a bit dark, remove from heat
11. Continue cooking and turning until their done to your liking
12. Serve while still hot (or at least very warm)

Optional

Use olive oil instead of butter

Serve on plate while hot and sprinkle with grated cheese.