its usually made from leftover boiled or baked potatoes, then its usually fried in grease or lard or butter in a heavy iron pan, it gets this specific crusty texture on the outside and is really soft in the inside. also theres usually chopped up onion and peppers and its usually black pepper in it
at least thats what i think of when i hear country potatoes
at least thats what i think of when i hear country potatoes