1. In a large skillet melt margarine or butter. (If necessary, add additional margarine during cooking.) Layer potatoes into skillet. Sprinkle with salt, garlic powder, and pepper. Cook, covered, over medium heat for 8 minutes.

2. Add onion rings. Cook, uncovered, for 8 to 10 minutes more or till potatoes are tender and browned, turning frequently. Makes 4 servings.

Baked Parmesan Cottage Potatoes:

Prepare as above, except arrange potatoes and onion in a thin layer in a greased 15x10x1-inch baking pan. Melt margarine or butter; drizzle over potatoes. Omit salt. Combine garlic powder, pepper, and 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; sprinkle over the potatoes. Bake in a 450 degree oven about 25 minutes or till browned.Nutrition Facts per serving: 225 cal., 11 g total fat (3 g sat. fat).