Recipes:
## **Down-Home Country Fries**
**Serves 4**
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### **Ingredients**
* 4 medium russet potatoes, boiled
* 1/2 onion
* 1/2 small green bell pepper
* 1/4 cup margarine
* Salt and pepper
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### **Make Ahead**
Chop the onion and green pepper up to **8 hours ahead** and store in separate sealable plastic bags.
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### **Variation**
For a cheesy flair, sprinkle with **Cheddar cheese or Parmesan** just before serving.
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### **Directions**
1. Peel potatoes and cut into **1/2-inch cubes**. Finely chop onion and green pepper.
2. Heat margarine in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat until a piece of potato sizzles when dropped into skillet.
3. Add potatoes, onion and green pepper to skillet; toss together lightly until coated with margarine. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
4. Cook until potatoes are golden brown on all sides, turning frequently.
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### Make It Quicker
Many recipes call for chopped onions. For faster chopping, try chilling the onion thoroughly first. Be sure to chop some extra and freeze **3 tablespoons at a time** in small plastic bags. They will last up to **4 months**.
