Country Ham Smashed Potato Home Fries, as seen on The Bobby and Damaris Show, Season 1.

Country Ham and Smashed-Potato Home Fries

Recipe courtesy of Damaris Phillips

Show: The Bobby and Damaris Show

Episode: Something to Brunch On

Country Ham and Smashed-Potato Home Fries

Name: Country Ham and Smashed-Potato Home Fries
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H35M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H35M0.000S
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds small new potatoes (as close to the same size as possible); Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons butter; 3 ounces thinly sliced country ham, diced (see Cook's Note); 1 medium onion, diced; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1 teaspoon lemon or orange zest

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Level: Easy

Total: 35 min
Active: 35 min

Yield: 4 servings

Level: Easy

Total: 35 min
Active: 35 min

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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1 1/2 pounds small new potatoes (as close to the same size as possible)

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

2 tablespoons butter

3 ounces thinly sliced country ham, diced (see Cook's Note)

1 medium onion, diced

1 red bell pepper, diced

1 teaspoon lemon or orange zest

Directions

Place the potatoes in a large saucepan and add cold water to cover by 1 inch. Salt the water generously and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the potatoes are fork-tender, 7 to 10 minutes, depending on size. Drain and set aside.
Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add the ham and saute, stirring occasionally, until crispy, about 4 minutes; transfer to a bowl. Add the onions and red peppers to the skillet and saute, stirring occasionally, until tender, 5 to 7 minutes; transfer to another bowl.
While the vegetables are cooking, smash the boiled potatoes down by hand. Add the remaining tablespoon oil and the butter to the skillet. When the butter is foaming, add the potatoes in a single layer and sear until very golden brown and crispy, 2 to 4 minutes per side. Stir in the crispy ham, onion mixture and lemon zest. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

Cook’s Note

It's important that the country ham is sliced very thin, like prosciutto, so it will become crisp. If you can't find country ham, substitute bacon or prosciutto.