ellen's cabbage and fried potatoes

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Ellen Gwaltney Bales
Indianapolis, IN

I've been making fried cabbage and noodles for years but sometimes get tired of it. So I decided to put together two ingredients my mother used to make: cabbage and potatoes and fry them. Add some onion or variation thereof and you've got a yummy meal!

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For ellen's cabbage and fried potatoes

  • 6 md
    red potatoes
  • 1 md
    head green cabbage
  • 4 Tbsp
    butter, plus more if needed
  • 1 c
    chopped leek
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    pepper
  • 4 slice
    bacon, cooked and crumbled (optional)

How To Make ellen's cabbage and fried potatoes

  • 1
    Wash cabbage and cut into eight wedges. Place in boiling water and simmer over low heat, covered, for about 20 to 25 minutes until almost tender. Drain well.
  • 2
    Meanwhile, scrub potatoes, dry, and slice.
  • 3
    In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
  • 4
    Add potatoes in a single layer. Stir in cabbage, breaking it up as you add it. Add chopped leeks, salt and pepper.
  • Ellen's Cabbage and Fried Potatoes
    5
    Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, for about 20 minutes or until all vegetables are tender and potatoes are browned. Add crumbled bacon if desired.
ADVERTISEMENT