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Fried eggs with sautéed potatoes

Fried eggs with sautéed potatoes is a family dish for 4, ready in 35 minutes, rated very easy, for about €1.60 per person. The key is browning the potatoes over high heat and frying the eggs gently in butter so the yolk stays runny.

Tonight, golden butter fried eggs with garlicky sautéed potatoes and a green salad, simple and comforting.

Fried eggs with sautéed potatoes
Total time
35 min
Difficulty
Very easy
Cost per person
€1.60
Calories per person
570 kcalcalculated by Kiloach, your weight coach
Season
Winter, Spring, Fall, Summer
The kids
They generally like it

This dish plays on two textures that work together. The potatoes turn crisp outside and soft inside, lifted by garlic and parsley stirred in at the end. The eggs cook slowly in butter, with a white that just sets and a yolk that stays runny when you break it. The green salad adds the freshness that balances the plate.

It's the kind of meal you make on a weeknight without much planning, using what's already in the kitchen. Kids love dipping bread into the yolk, and adults find the plain comfort of a bistro classic. Mon Chou suggests it for the days you want a good meal without a long shopping list.

The ingredients

4 people

Dairy

  • Eggs 8
  • Butter 40 g

Fruits and vegetables

  • Potatoes 900 g
  • Garlic 3 cloves
  • Parsley 6 sprigs
  • Green salad 1

Pantry

  • Oiloften in the pantry 3 tbsp
  • Vinegaroften in the pantry 1 tbsp
  • Saltoften in the pantry 1 pinch
  • Pepperoften in the pantry 1 pinch

Allergens Eggs, Lactose

The step by step recipe

  1. Peel the potatoes, cut them into cubes, and boil them for five minutes in salted water, then drain. 5 min

    Dry them with a kitchen towel so they don't splatter in the oil.

  2. Sauté them over high heat in the oil until golden. 15 min

    A large pan keeps them from crowding and steaming instead of browning.

  3. Add the chopped garlic and parsley at the end of cooking, season with salt and pepper. 2 min

    Add the garlic at the end so it doesn't burn.

  4. Fry the eggs in butter over low heat for a few minutes. 4 min

    Cover the pan for a minute to set the top of the white without hardening the yolk.

  5. Toss the salad with oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper, and serve everything together.

    A touch of mustard in the dressing brightens the whole dish.

Our tips to get it right

  • Pick a waxy potato, it holds its shape better and browns without falling apart in the pan.
  • Crack the eggs one at a time into the pan, spacing them out, so they cook evenly and lift out more easily.
  • Keep the heat low for the eggs, too much heat hardens the edges of the white before the yolk sets.

The variations

  • Swap the parsley for chives or tarragon to change the flavor of the potatoes.
  • Add crispy bacon bits to the pan with the potatoes for a richer version.
  • For a quick kid friendly version, skip the salad and cut the potatoes smaller so they cook faster.

What to serve it with

  • A slice of toasted country bread
  • A glass of fresh apple juice
  • A light broth to start

Storage

Sautéed potatoes keep for 2 days in the fridge in a sealed container and reheat well in a pan to stay crisp. Fried eggs are best eaten right away, they don't keep well once cooked.

Questions about this dish

How do you keep the egg yolk runny?

Cook the eggs over low heat in butter and watch the white. As soon as it's set and opaque, take the pan off the heat, the yolk stays runny inside.

Can you prep the potatoes ahead of time?

You can boil them in advance and keep them in the fridge for a few hours. Sauté them just before serving so they stay crisp.

What kind of potato works best?

A waxy potato, like a fingerling or Yukon Gold, holds together better in the pan. Starchy varieties tend to fall apart while cooking.

Can you use something other than butter for the eggs?

Yes, olive oil works fine if you prefer. Butter gives a rounder flavor and helps the eggs brown lightly at the edges.

How long does it take to make fried eggs with sautéed potatoes?

Count 35 min in total, prep and cooking included. The recipe is rated “very easy”.

How many calories are in fried eggs with sautéed potatoes?

About 570 kcal per serving, for a recipe meant for 4 people. Calories are calculated by Kiloach, your weight coach, the app that partners with Mon Chou.

How much does fried eggs with sautéed potatoes cost?

About €1.60 per serving, or €6.40 for 4 people, based on average supermarket prices.

What allergens does this recipe contain?

This recipe contains eggs, lactose. Always check the labels of the products you buy.

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