Golden Skillet Potatoes

I just made these last night and they where amazing. We couldn't get enough of them. The original serving was perfect for all of us, but next time I'll double it just so we can keep eating them!! I made these to go along with our chicken last night. Can't wait to make them again probably next week! I feel like the directions to cooking are too long and make it seem a little more complected than it really is. Basically, once you add the potatoes to the skillet you just toss them around making sure they cook/brown evenly and then add the ingredients and mix together. That's it. 

Enjoy!!

Golden Skillet Potatoes: 

2 pounds Yukon gold or red potatoes (peeled if using Yukon gold potatoes), cut into 1-inch pieces

2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon olive oil

Salt and pepper

2 garlic cloves, finely minced

2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary (I used dried rosemary and worked great)

Directions: 

1. In a large microwave-safe bowl, toss the potatoes with 1 tablespoon oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Microwave uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring every 1-2 minutes, until the potatoes soften but still hold their shape. It is really important to stir every couple of minutes or the potatoes might not cook evenly and you'll end up with some pieces that are super tender and others that are hard. Drain any excess liquid from the potatoes. 

2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat until very hot. Don't add the potatoes until the oil is sizzling. Add the potatoes (cut side down in using red potatoes with the skins on) in a single layer and cook them without stirring for 5-6 minutes until they are golden brown in the first side. 

3. Gently stir the potatoes, rearranging them again into a single layer and flipping so the unbrowned side is down. Cook until the potatoes are golden brown on the second side, another 5-6 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. 

4. Combine 1 teaspoon oil, minced garlic and rosemary. Clear the center of the pan and add the mixture, cooking and mashing the garlic into the pan for about 30 seconds. Take rare not to let the garlic burn. Stir the potatoes with the garlic/rosemary mixture. Serve.