Best Basic Home Fries

Directions

1. 1
   Heat the butter in a pan until slightly sizzling.
2. 2
   Place a layer of potatoes on the bottom of a medium sized frying pan.
3. 3
   Top with a layer of onions.
4. 4
   Sprinkle with salt and pepper
5. 5
   Continue layering potatoes and onions until you have used them all up.
6. 6
   Lower the heat to medium.
7. 7
   Cover the pan and cook for about 10 minutes until the bottom layer is browned and a little bit crispy.
8. 8
   Flip the potatoes over, one section at a time until all of the browned layer is on top.
9. 9
   Cook for another 10 minutes until the new bottom layer is browned.
10. 10
    Remove the lid and cook for another 10 minutes.